I’ve been jumping back and forth…one hour to the next…on whether or not I’m excited about the future or terrified of it. Right now though, I’m really excited. I have all my books for school, got my backpack in the mail today, bought some new ‘professional’ clothes so I don’t look like a rag doll… I’m on a diet and I’ve lost 31 pounds so far… I am taking my meds. While I do suffer some symptoms related to paranoia, they are minimal and I am able to cope with techniques given to me by my therapist and psychiatrist. I don’t even know if I should mention these symptoms to my psychiatrist because last time I mentioned it she spoke with the senior doctor at the clinic and they wanted me back in the hospital for a med adjustment. But right now, as we move into September, I think things are going to be going well. 
What about you?
I am really happy for your positive/content attitude - I am feeling pretty positive also. Although I have differences with my brother, we are on speaking terms again, we are close family after all. I am looking forward to speaking with my psychiatrist about switching to Abilify, I will see how it goes. I am also looking forward to taking care of my physical health more.
Over all feeling pretty optimistic 
@elizabeth- Congratulations about getting read for school so early. Glad your going into this class mode with some coping tools and 31 pounds lighter. good for you.
Somethings I’m very optimistic about. Somethings I get hit with a huge dose of doubt. As far as school… it starts next week. I have one on-line class and one in class room class. That will be fine because the hours at my job are going to start dropping a tiny bit. Of course I’m nervous. But it will pass.
My relationship with my girlfriend? It’s still growing and we’re still getting used to each other and figuring that out. I’ve already done some stupid things and got forgiven for.
There are just some other things that have me pondering and I have to try not to get carried away.