That’s true, you’re right about that. It’s a headache I don’t want to think about now though: it is what it is.
I’m happy to only apply for places funded when the time comes; and to make my effort at dissertation as stand out as possible in the mean time - when I do start doing it
Welcome to the forum! Yes! Its absolutely possible! Its going to have added challenges, but it is possible to overcome them.
Im not trying to advertise, and mods please tell me to edit if its against the rules to talk about another org, but look into students with psychosis. Its an organization offering support to students with psychosis related illnesses. It is full of people with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders pursuing higher learning. Many in this organization understand the struggles of academia and this illness.
If you need annecdotal evidence, look up people such as Elyn Saks.
It is not too much to expect of yourself. Everyone has different levels of abilities. I personally would not pursue a career in academia. My friend was doing her PHD in law. She has psychotic depression, which is same as schizophrenia really. Her relationship with her professor turned sour and she never finished her PHD. Honestly for the amount of time and effort you put into it, it isn’t worth it. If you want a counsultacy business in economics, or business related matters, I think it would be more beneficial to go for a good MBA. I am personally going to apply to MBA this year.
This i would agree with. But how are you managing to afford an mba — they’re always self funded aren’t they? I’m 25 by 27 when I start a masters I’ll only just about meet enough to afford a masters but might not even be able to afford living costs (thankfully I’m not far from London so it works out okay)
I am entrepreneurial so I’d like to do the same as you. But I don’t know how I can hold a full time office job in the corporate sector.
Thankfully my parents are funding part of my MBA. If you don’t know whether you can hold down a full time job, I urge you to try part time work first to see if you can handle working. If you cannot even handle part time work, there is no point in studying.
I can do part time work. That’s what I’m doing atm, that’s how I’ll fund a masters. But there’s no way I can get a mba, I’d need a full time corporate role not least for the cost but also for the appropriateness of actually being considered for one.
I don’t think it’s possible for me to be honest. Least not without significant changes.
Thanks for the input though.
I wasn’t able to live up to my expectations of my career one year of uni was enough, or the equivalent was enough to make me psychotic through stress.
All of this happened a few times.I had to accept a lower level of stress in my life
So, is it possible to work in a school with schizophrenia???
I would love to work a job that helps keep kids from dropping out of school.
It depends if you have symptoms like positives and negatives.
I was the same. I have dropped out of physics and maths programmes. Both at separate institutions.
Going from home has made it easier and also accepting I had the diagnosis has made it all a lot easier. Also studying something less brain intensive as far as learning material is concerned has made it less stressful again.
If you have a local university, it’s worth a shot. Maybe even a foundation year just to test the waters.
#Malik_27
Did a foundation year in 2000.
Art fashion and textiles
Most stressful year of my life
I was in line for distinction but was in hospital instead of doing the final show
Did get given a credit because I’d done enough for finishing
What are you studying now?
Unfortunately it is unlikely you’ll be given any thing official. What you can do though. Is email the college or institution you did the foundation year at, and then use those results (whatever results they do have) to then apply for the appropriate course that takes your interest.
I am currently studying finance (applied economics)
I dropped out. I wanted to be an economist, but my IQ was too low. I majored in math and did horribly. I did math for undergraduate because I wanted to get a PhD in economics with an emphasis in mathematical economics and work at think tank or world bank. Glad it didn’t work out. They make good money. I never thought I was smart enough to get a PhD in mathematics.
Welcome, and thank you for being honest.
I think that you should look at your illness history first. If you aren’t at any risk for any major relapses, then studying can help you tremendously with your recovery and your personal growth. I think it depends from severity of your symptoms and occurrences that would determine if you are fit candidate for academia or not.
But hey, if it doesn’t work out, you can always be a grunt, and work at a front lines. People in hostels and addiction recovery centers are in desperate need of help. That type of work is much appreciated.
The world could always use more heroes. 
How do you know your iq is bad?
I’ve realised I struggle with planning. But I’ve done some reading and I’ve noticed there’s a medication that can potentially help me with that. That’s the only thing that stifles my grades — mental planning or categorisation. Otherwise I’ve pulled impressive grades for someone on the sz spectrum.
(Before I developed it; I was a straight A student and once the meds arrive I’ll be able to compare my mental capacity to back then and see if it does help)
Yeah, mental health advocacy is a plausible outcome. I’m well enough to communicate. So i don’t see myself writing off that possibility.
I think it’s extremely rewarding (talking from a personal level) I can see myself working with people who have addictions. Good luck and don’t be a stranger, keep us updated.
I got c’s in math classes and I tried hard even before sza. It could have been a combination of harder courses and school and not being prepared and prodromal symptoms, but i dont know. I got schizophrenia senior year, but the year before I struggled in abstract algebra and linear algebra and probability. Especially probability. I would get Fs on tests and barely passed with Cs but everyone else got 80s or the average. Everything was curved and I got 2sd below the mean.
I struggled in logic, real analysis, and number theory. Mathematical logic was the hardest class I ever took. Harder than probability.
I dropped out mid way my senior year. I have treatment resistant schizophrenia and can barely function now. I lost at least 10 iq points. The average math major has an iq of 130 i read. I went to a top 20 school in the country with a top 5 math program in the world.
I gave up and have moved on.
I had earned enough to get the foundation pass, officially
I’m now almost 46 and my aspirations are different
My values are family, Health and basically having fun and helping my Mum out
I’ve earned a string of first year certifications, including foundation yoga teacher, shiatsu therapist, sailing with young people, psychotherapy, I did first year Bsc Psychology, worked full time as a field hand and in a farm shop, I’ve volunteered in charity shops, and with boat refit, with conservation charities, travelled extensively worked part time in kitchens, in an art centre at reception, studied various things part time, spent 5 years writing for the theatre, ran a theatre company, ran 3 half marathons, 3 months apart, done some other stuff like sailing with my ex who had a boat, did a year in uni, Spent well over a year in psych wards, did volunteering workSouth Africa, lots of cycling and skiing
I have always been a “Jane of all trades” And sometimes feel good about my achievements even though Nothing much holds my attention for long, or after relapses
I’ve been married ten years and I cook most stuff from scratch but still eat a bunch of junk food. My husband is autistic and very kind. He works as a train signaller.
I’m never going to feel great success… I have 2 high achievers In my family, but I’ve had a lot of lessons learned like it doesn’t make you feel successful and the cost is huge
Successful amazing people just get imposter syndrome
Thank you, I’ll try my best. And best wishes for you also bro