I don't think we want sz as an identity

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If you have positive symptoms and can manage them you can live quite well. Your not your diagnosis, own your truth and believe in yourself.

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i like to define myself as a Christian who happens to have schiz lol

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Not sure what defines my identity. I havenā€™t really gotten over my schizophrenia diagnosis. I hope I do soon.

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I used to let it define me, now it doesnā€™t define me anymore.

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My family thinks the magical powers of ā€œPositive thinkingā€ is the cure for everything, lol.

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Youā€™d be surprised at how a positive outlook on everything could help!

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As for example looking at schizophrenia as something that makes you stronger.

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It may help some but it isnā€™t a cure allā€¦ Idk, I suppose my black/white thinking is because of my bpd

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I wish it was a cure :see_no_evil: Would make life a lot easier!

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I think @exhile hit the nail on the headā€¦I would just add: Be as informed as possible. Knowledge is more empowering than ignorance.

And more importantly than the diagnosis you have, is how you are going to manage the condition. There is a wealth of information, and sadly, sometimes misinformation in the public domain regarding the various treatments/issues in dealing with schizophrenia.

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I let it define meā€¦

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My therapist always says - it is an illness but it does not define you.
I am not sure anymore about this. My character is different on medication and off medication. It is strange depending on which medication, I change, even my personality and it just gets weirder.

I think this illness is a big part of who I am.

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Unfortunately the illness (disorder) including the meds I take does shape my personality.

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@MissMermaid, @Wave I think the medication doesnā€™t say who we are, it helps us be who we are.

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Meds donā€™t make me crazy but each med I was on gave me a distinct personality.

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Choose the med that allows you to be the most like the person you want to be.

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Iā€™m on it now 15151515

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However, this could prevent identity theft.
Anyone who wants to steal my sz identity is welcome to.

So long schizophrenia,ā€¦itā€™s been nice knowing you.

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sz is incidental to who I am as a person although it is still a part of my life.