I sure as hell do. I like them. Do you find it stimulating to interact with people, friends, family, acquaintances who have problems which they are dealing with? I mean people who are doing well despite problems, not the opposite (people who are not doing well).
I imagine that seeing others do well and recover from their problems is a positive influence. That is my hypothesis.
Everytime I see others’ problems, that have not a severe disease, or, do not have money to eat for example, even if they don’t get over them, I get jealous, because my life sucks.
My brother has MS and is happily married with a great career. He also runs a local sports league.
I try to be inspired by people who have Sz too, because even doing some non rat race thing is important. Sometimes just abiding is enough.
Even though I’m critical and bitter sometimes, I want people here to know that they are doing well. If I don’t notice it or mention it enough, that doesn’t mean it’s not true. You each have your struggles and overcome them in your own ways.
I always enjoy reading about people who have turned lemons into lemonade and find them very inspiring. I am fortunate enough to know or have known those who have overcome severe ailments. I also know thousands who have successfully battled addiction by virtue of having attended 12 Step programs for over two decades. I always appreciate positive examples to learn from.
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Had a female friend a life time ago. She had a huge breakthrough in therapy and was taken off meds and was just starting her new journey in life. She wanted to keep in touch. Tbh her new personality bothered me a bit at the time. Also felt very much a third wheel with her and her new partner. So didn’t keep in touch which has become one my biggest regrets in my life.