i think this forum is wonderful for writing down your worries and getting support, it has helped me immensely throughout the years,
i felt terrible when it wasn’t here so i am so grateful that i can come here now and just talk about my problems and give support if i can,
i feel bad about all of the bad things that i did on here throughout the years when i was not myself as well and i am sorry about that and i hope you forgive me and i hope it doesn’t happen again.
its hard to say how much this forum has helped except that i would not be where i am now without its help in my recovery.
Hi Day dreamer think of you every time my cat catches a mouse as you had told me to get a cat once, hardly ever see a mouse now a days …but seriously as well glad to see your post today!!
**I cant even put into words what this site has done for me----maybe somehow "normalize" my sons illness in a way that has helped me deal with it-and keep on dealing.
I work nights, so I can never attend any support groups in my area–they are all weeknights.
I would like to say thank you. i was on the first forum also, but not as much. I only hope I have helped anyone in return. I am also glad that pretty much everyone is accepted here.
It helps me to find people to relate to. It gets lonely when folks don’t understand you. It makes me feel better to come here knowing I’m not the only one dealing with this.
It makes me feel less alone and I have gained a lot of insight through this forum. I find it as beneficial as therapy. I also think writing it down helps, all my thoughts get jumbled up so having a place to just put down what is going on keeps me sane. lol.
This forum has helped me, I’m understood here because people have been through it. I never knew someone with schiz before and for a while didn’t know people may have almost the same experiences. It opened me eyes somewhat.
Not to mention you’re all kind and very helpful, you listen and give good advice which I can do and trust. You’ve seen me at my most vulnerable moments, and haven’t judged. I don’t feel threatened here.
So yes this forum does help a lot, thank you everyone, for being there when I feel most alone.
I’m glad this forum has helped you too @daydreamer, don’t apologise we’ve all had moments like that and I’m sure there’s no blame or judgement attached.
First… It inspired me to try school… improve my life skills like cooking for myself and trying to learn about my own finances and take care of myself better in that way. (basically just growing up I guess)
Second it’s helped me understand small talk and conversation. That was one of the things I’ve always had a problem with. Avoided a lot of situations due to my impatience with small talk and the fact that I’m not good at it…
It’s hard for me to stay on topic, respond appropriately, have a reply to a question. This site has helped me with that.
It’s been an amazing help knowing I’m not the only one in my boat.
This bothers me because the last thing you need to be doing is apologizing for coming to a SZ forum for support when you need it. There is nothing to forgive. I really hope that you know that.
I’m glad that the forum has helped you and so many others
This forum let me know that I wasn’t alone, that there were others out there that understood me and what I experience. I am able to discuss my symptoms and get constructive responses, instead of empty pity, or blank stares. There are so many wonderful people on here, and I’m glad to have met you all!
Provides me with a social life, get some good advice sometimes, and get to be around people I can relate to instead of being the only crazy person everywhere I go.
