Is it even possible?i don’t mind taking the meds except that I can’t stand the side effect.i do go out to make some friends these days…I also do some work too
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It depends upon ourself…i cant live normal tho…lots of symptoms here…
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We can do normal things and activities but we will always have schizophrenia that limits us in certain ways. Schizophrenia may limit different people in different ways and you can’t always ignore it though if you keep busy it will take your mind off of it to a degree.
I have done a lot of normal things and I have lived a normal life if I look at it a certain way. I can cite my 37 years of almost steady employment, my education which is almost complete, my 20 years of living independently. My cars, and other material goods I have accumulated and enjoyed. I’ve had friends and been lucky enough to hang around women such as at work and many of my sisters friends.
But the symptoms of schizophrenia have always weaved in and out of my life and has affected me in many ways no matter where I’ve lived or what I am doing.
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I don’t think you can be normal totally but you can pursue normal people things… I personally can’t be normal though my doctor thinks I’m “very high functioning.” On my trip to China I was thwarted doing many normal things such as waking up and babysitting. The only thing I realized I could do well was walk and look after myself and eat.
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Yeah to a limit as Nick says and you can have a crack. Our current medical technology isn’t there yet but it’s improving. You’d expect better treatment of negatives which is a big issue for most in keeping jobs etc within the next ten years or so. It’s not an easy process.
I think it’s silly to worry about side effects. Your basically hindering your treatment. You take the medications till you get the lowest possible dose then you move from there. When your on the level that your symptoms are under control mostly then worry about the side effects.
Trouble with boards like this is everyone gets a decent education in meds which is cool but it worries me that many complain about side effects when their symptoms aren’t under control…just my two cents.
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Yes, you can lead a relatively normal life. I do.
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Yes, but I’ve suffered a decline in IQ…about 10 points. So I’m limited in my choice of careers.
Yes you can live a normal life and do normal things. That will happen as soon as you get past all the negativity about the disease. It’s really a matter of if you want to live a normal life or dwell in negativity.
It depends on the person.
Some people can, some can’t.
Me if in good condition I don’t seek a normal life, I have other plans.
But in practice I am a train wreck.
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I think its up to the sz patient wether or not they want to live a normal life. But most patients choose to live a not normal life cause its more exiting.
U could probably live a normal life but u will never feel normal on the inside
I just think this is a really important message to highlight. There’s a better strategy than just getting frustrated with side effects. And I know from experience that medicine does become more effective over time, so this makes a lot of sense
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