Got no friends and you’re schizophrenic? Read this
I watch people throw me out of places, get me fired from work. other people avoiding me. Certain family members obviously making up excuses to why they want to stay away from me, cb radio covering up to get me off their network.
We’re obviously perceived incorrectly by the public. What do you think? Let me know 
All my friends but one abandoned and betrayed me
I only had one and he wrote me off. Which is sad cuz I’m 99% recovered, he just refuses to believe that and seems to think I could go violently crazy at any moment. I just try not to think about it.
I need to seek new friends, that I could do!
Maybe I’m not the target audience here but I’ve got lots of good friends and even a few close ones.
As schizophrenics it’s hard to make friends, especially ones that will last… but it’s not impossible.
My employer knows about my illness and I still get promotions and raises. My family doctor still certified me to drive a passenger bus. The employers I drive a bus for know about my SZ and are unconcerned because of how stable I am. I’m married, have a kid, have friends, and am part of my community.
I think my diabetes and heart problems impede me more than my SZ does personally or professionally.
Great to hear then it’s only my theory I guess
I forgot to mention I’m treatment resistant according to another psychiatrist I use to see. They don’t mind I have voices as long as I keep myself under control.
That’s where I’m at. The dosage of meds needed to knock out my positive symptoms is so high it leaves me disabled. Better to tolerate some symptoms and function at lower doses.
I use Apple AirPods Pro so I can use noise blocking to heavily reduce the external psychosis. Some people said to me this didn’t work but it works for me. Also it’s fun because then you can still have a conversation since it’s got a built in mic
I also found that tyrosine can increase dosage at the right amount which enables me to enjoy my life a lot. This also includes 5HTP.
Also forgot to mention I have predominality negative symptoms. But well probably everyone knows since I made heaps of topics about this. This is very early in my study but I found L-Tyrosine can restore dopamine flow but I think I need to keep taking 5-HTP to regulate my mood.
I e always been an outsider.
Excluded and disrespected and looked down upon by neighbourhood who give off hostile vibes.
I don’t have friends as such.
Not like normal people do.
The ugliest person I know has heaps of friends and weekends at vineyards with friends and dinners with friends and weddings etc etc
I’m not talking physical appearance when I say ugly.
The most beautiful people i know most of them are pretty alone and don’t really have friends.
I never get invited n never have Halloween parties etc
I don’t fit in anywhere or with anyone in a way although I believe i have some genuine real loyal loved ones n friends but we are not in contact in person.as such.
I have a friend I call once a fortnight.
Two x I message every now n then .
I have a male and female besties but we have no contact in person but I’m sure they are not imaginary friends or delusions.
I take 5-HTP and I think it helps a little. Noise-cancelling headphones don’t do anything for my positive symptoms and I have some that are broadcast studio quality.
Ive been lucky in that the vast majority of friends and family i have never thought of me differently because of the sza. My problem is i push away people a lot. Make excuses and try hard to not spend time. I wish i wasnt like that. But its really hard to socialise for me. Its an intense experience sometimes and makes me unconfortable. Even if its with family ive known since i was born basically. Im drawn to solitude. Im lucky that i have my gf who i spend a lot of time with. But im thinking maybe thats a part of the problem. Like i might feel my social craving satiated because i have my gf to hang out with. So i dont end up looking for others to see.
Yeah i can relate @Ozzyskits im the same mostly avoiding family, anyone other than partner but i do make the effort sometimes with family but i feel socially awkward and prefer quiet time at home. My head doesn’t get much peace, i always feel stress
Yeah i feel ya Ducky. I dont really see friends anymore. Some are stuck in old ways like drugs or jail. Others are starting families and having kids and dont have time or moved away. Its really weird and strange trying to make friends as an adult.
I have had success with L-tyrosine for mood. I have bipolar, so I only take in infrequently. Too much use would trigger mania 
. I have found it effective though.
Also, to your point. I have some decent friends online that I keep in touch with and a friend from college who I chat with on the phone a couple times a year.
I’ve found it difficult to reach out in person for friendship, though.
I have very few friends compared to what I had before illness.
When I became psychotic most of the friends left me. But, actually, I can understand why. I was acting very ill
I need to get this corrected. If I don’t get a miracle, I will make one.
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