I’m so depressed everyday after I got diagnosed I began to become more and more depressed,I can’t stop stressing I’ve gained weight,my mom is never on my side,I worry I’m going to get locked up or never have a husband and a family or even my own house I’m currently applying for Ssi but I don’t want to be that poor.i hate the doctor’s and therapist I hate everything I was perfectly healthy before all this began im only 20 and I’m stressing to much any advice
You have schizophrenia? You need to take control of your mind I know it may seem hard or impossible now but you could lead a successful future and even rid yourself of your inner demons. My advice first study what you diagnoses are and read.
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welcome to the club
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I’ve been diagnosed for 6 years now. The first 2 years were hellish, after that each year has been a bit better. You have to be actively involved in your recovery and really try to push yourself. The first 2 years all I did was research sz and try different supplements, ended up trying about 15 and none of them made a huge difference. It was after I gave up on the idea of a magic bullet and started changing my mind things got better. It might be hard to believe, your biggest enemy is yourself, whether you’re sz or not. This victim mindset is super hard to break but I’d say I’ve done it. I define victim mindset more broadly than most people, meaning every person that believes the external world is a bigger obstacle to his success than himself is in the victim mindset. Also, I take full responsibility of my life situation and my current feelings. Even though rationally I know what caused the sz it’s still better to believe I’m responsible, because that’s more empowering(this sounds unjust or wrong to most people who like to stay in the victim mindset). Start with changing 1 small thing and then build on it.
Great help for me was Leo from actualized.org + some other self help channels.
I’d say my life is better atm than it was even pre sz when I was making great money, splashing it around and had lots of friends etc, because there’s not that hollowness inside anymore.
Good luck.
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Same. I’m 25 and suddenly don’t know if I can hold a full time job anymore. At the same time, it’s hard to sit at home having nothing to do when trying to be productive. Why not go to school to get your degree so you can get a job. Meet with and make friends. Try to surround yourself with support such as family and friends can take some weight off. Try online dating or something if you want a relationship. Slowly but surely maybe you can get out of this and have a happy life. I’ve been home for 4 months since dropping out from medical school and time is flowing by like water. I’ve barely done anything during this time and nobody seems to want to talk to me right now.
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I am sorry that you are going through this. I wish I had some brand new advice but it is probably all stiff you have heard before. The first thing I would do is reach out to my therapist. I know you said you hate yours but maybe you can get a new one. Is it possible your Mom could go with you to therapy? and learn how to be more supportive and less critical. I am glad you at least have this forum. I hope it gets better for you.
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The internet can be your best friend or your worst enemy. With that said, Lots of positivity here. Educate yourself on your doagnosis
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