Symptoms have been really bad today. I’ve been down all day. Haven’t been able to get out of bed. I just realized I haven’t showered in 4 days. And I still can’t manage to get up and shower. I’m just in a very dark place and can’t get out.
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Hey hey Longhorn. My only advice is to be easy with yourself, and set reachable goals. If you cant get out of bed, maybe try at least sitting up and stretching. With the hygiene, maybe start small by just brushing your teeth, or doing a quick wash up in the sink. Anything that doesn’t seem too daunting, but will also force you to do a little to break out of the routine.
This may or may not work, but its helped me sometimes. If you’re able to do something small reward yourself with something pleasurable. Repeat until you feel up to doing a little more.
Wish you the best.
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I am sorry this is happening to you…don’t beat yourself up…maybe try to take a sink bath with a soapy towel?
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Thanks @Dreamer… @jukebox i’m Thinking about trying that. Honestly all I wanna do is cry but I can’t even do that.
Positive symptoms have been up for me today too. Sucks having symptoms but at least psychosis is not painful. It’s a good time relax and not be so hard on yourself. Good time to wait for meds to work, eat comforting foods, attend a support group, and stay hopeful about the future.
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I’m trying to push forward and think positive but it’s just so difficult. I tried calling ppl to socialize but no one answered me nor called me back. I just feel so lonely
Yeah. How long have you been sick? For my first few months post illness I was abandoned by old friends and felt pretty lonely. I made new friends at support group. Can you attend a church or spend more time with people in your family?
It’s been rough the last 8 months. I go to group therapy everyday. And I don’t really talk when I’m there. My family doesn’t really support me.
Can you relate to others in treatment. Just share something creative you like or something cool about yourself. That’s a good way to show you want to make friends.
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