There is no hope
I was diagnosed with psychotic depression then sz a few years later. That was 15ish years ago. Symptoms started a bit before that. I think it depends what you mean by recovery as to whether itās possible or not.
I started hearing voices 9 years ago got diagnosed at 22 after a complete psychotic break. Since my diagnosis I have taken antipsychotics everyday. I never took drugs the most Iāve taken is a sip of beer once and a couple occassional sips of wine at communion when at communion. Iāve made sure to stay away from drugs, regularly see my psychologist and psychiatrist, pray, push myself continually to do more. Iāve done a lot since my diagnosis and only heard voices for a little bit while on antipsychotics so I upped my dose of abilify from 30mg a day to 40mg a day. At this point Iām 28 years old and in less than a year Iāll be graduating with a bachelors degree (finally) and start my job that I already have lined up after I graduate. Itās been a long road but Iām starting to have hope for a normal life. It helps to continually push yourself but with baby steps. I think I dropped iq points and donāt have nearly as much energy as I used to but Iām aiming to eventually be independent. It helped to go to a university that was within driving distance from my parents home so I could live with them instead of roommates or completely on my own.
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I had sza for at least 16 years. Was diagnosed at 18 years and Iām 34 now. Itās been on and off for that long
I went into remission after my first episode (and 4 hospital stays) but five years later I had a relapse and had to go on meds again. Been up and down since then and 5 more times in hospital.
At the moment Iām doing much better.
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I have had sza since 1984 or that was when I was diagnosed. I went 35 years between hospitalizations by never skipping my AP. Right now I donāt hear voices or have delusions. I am taking a lower dose, but total recovery is not going to happen.
Iām a lot better. Iām so much better now compared to what I used to be that I donāt think anyone can believe my description of how I used to be. And Iām continuing to progress, soā¦
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I was told that I had a poor prognosis and would not achieve anything meaningful with my life. That I would have to consign myself to a life of āmanaged livingā. That was twenty-five years ago and Iām kicking ass. I enjoy my life, have a family, a career, good friends, and fun hobbies.
Thereās always hope, but itās mostly reserved for those willing to follow medical direction and put effort into their recovery. Those who wait for recovery to magically appear are usually a miserable and disappointed lot.
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You have succeeded in giving me hope! I will try to put in the effort.
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R u from Saskatoon. Im from p.a.
Iāve been diagnosed sza in August of 2009. I was 21 years old
Iāve suffered with schizophrenia and bipolar since I was a kid, but I was first diagnosed when I was 20 years old, I am now 54 years old.
There is always hope, never give up.
New meds are on the way.
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@reignoverme Iām not from saskatoon. I couldnāt think of a name so I did saskatchewan + saskatoon = skatchetoon lol. I thought it sounded funny. Iām from neither of those places. Iām from Minnesota. Perhaps a lot of people will ask me this.
Yes there is hope. The answer is to not only take your meds as prescribed but to also take your health into your own hands. Be proactive with your health. Start doing all the things that are necessary to get better. Like eat nutritious, home cooked meals, get enough sleep every night, exercise every day at something you love doing, develop enjoyable hobbies that fascinate you, get a pet, if you are interested, learn a foreign language or learn how to play a musical instrument, spend more quality time with loved ones, etcā¦etcā¦
Iāve had sza for 36 years and these things, that Iāve developed, are all helping me.
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