I’m not afraid of it. I may not make it to fifty. Anyone here feel it gets better the schizophrenia? Sza or what
…
.I used to worry about death a lot. I just want peace in my later years if possible.
1 Like
Getting old makes me sad because I think so negatively about it.
1 Like
It’s hard to let go or live in my teen years again. I lost so much because of sza . Especially time.
1 Like
I don’t imagine I have many years left and I’m okay with that
1 Like
I am so pessimistic about aging because my current situation in life.
1 Like
What’s going on?
My moms dying so I think that aging leads to death. Its really depressing.
Sorry for ruining your thread. I am all over the place at the moment.
I’m sorry to hear that. I watched my mom die slowly from breast cancer; it’s an awful way to go. She was 59 when she passed. My dad went suddenly from a heart attack at age 69, but it wasn’t as bad to me, because at least he didn’t suffer.
Do you mind me asking if your mom has cancer?
1 Like
She has brain cancer on her brain stem. She is slowly declining each day.
Sorry to hear that
1 Like
No you didn’t ruin my thread. I’m sorry about your mom. Hugs
2 Likes
It fine there are plenty of people that deal with situations like me. Thanks for your concerns @anon12381882
1 Like
Yeah but I turned a positive thread into a negative. I feel bad.
1 Like
No. You can talk about your mom. I thinking talking about it may help. Are you going to be okay? Have you visited your mom?
1 Like
Yeah Ill be okay I have support from my dad and people on this forum. I live with my parents so I see her every day.
3 Likes
My symptoms started getting better around my mid-forties. I’m 57 now last time I checked. Even back then, they were still serious and distressing. Even just as recently as ten years ago, fighting off episodes was a nightly battle, I was on the edge and couldn’t relax and feeling I would be hospitalized.
But things have gotten dramatically better. The peace of mind that I craved for since I got sick, that had eluded me for decades, came to me in my fifties. My mind slowed down instead of constantly racing. I can relax. I know peace and even certain fears goes away. This happens often but I can’t predict it or force it. Maybe as time goes by I will get to where I can bring it on demand.
I still have terrible days, I still have symptoms, I still feel “crazy” and stressed but when those peaceful time roll around, believe me, I milk them for all they’re worth and enjoy them thoroughly.
I’ve told you several times or more @roxanna, I’ve had similar problems to yours with neighbors in the past. I was angry, and it drove me crazy and I thought they were trying to drive me crazy or do something to me and it was constant. But I got out of the situation. I’ve made immense progress when it comes to neighbors. I seem to have the idiot upstairs trying to control me, I have the ladies next store who like me and I like them, but they are still bugging me when I am in the shower and there’s a small undercurrent of them trying to control me. But as I pointed out to my sisters when I told them I’m having control issues, at least I am not calling them twice a week like I was in my previous living situation and ranting and complaining at my wits end. And I’m not calling my step-parents and ranting and complaining to them twice a week. That is huge progress.
Heck, I can sit here on my couch eating chips and guacamole and I don’t feel anybody is bugging me, it’s calm. The problems with neighbors will probably go on but I am handling it a lot better.
Progress will not come overnight for either of us but I’m living proof that things can change. I’m sorry that we have to go through so much just to get a little peace that we deserve but things aren’t hopeless. I hope you have a nice night, good night.
2 Likes
I’m 44 in a few days
I’ve been stable for 12 years now and out of hospital
I had the worst possible (just about) prognosis with the course of my schizophrenia worsening so much there was virtually no hope
I have been okay i think mainly because of finding a man who became my husband
we met through Match.com when i was only 6 months out of hospital
He has Aspergers and is very kind, gentle, considerate, funny and mentally strong
2 Likes
I think getting older has meant less symptoms for me. It’s like my brain has changed and I don’t get those obsessive or racing thoughts which was my life pre meds. I’m dumber but happier if that makes sense!
4 Likes
I am sorry about your mom, doug774, and to answer roxanna, I am 70, and one doctor told me I’d live to 97. Of course, I don’t know that and neither does he. I am stable, but I still have good days and bad days. All I recommend is to stay busy with a hobby or job or something. I worked until I was 68. Now, I’m looking to do something at home. That has been the best therapy for me, to keep my mind occupied and my hands too. I know that is difficult for us, but it is possible.
5 Likes