Congrats on doing so well! And all without meds. I’m very impressed and inspired!
Thanks for sharing this awesome news with us 
Many Blessings,
Anthony
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I think I might someday be ok without meds.
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@radmedtech
How have you been lately? What’s been new and happening?
Hope all is well and you get to spend this holiday with people who make you happy.
Congratulations on your ongoing recovery., darksith. Keep listening to Mrs.Sith and you’ll go far in this world!
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Thanks for thinking of me J. I haven’t been on sz.com much lately. I’ve been focusing on my family.
I’ve had some hiccups and my therapist thought it would be a good idea for me to have my family’s support. Right now, they have nothing to do with my care whatsoever. We rarely even talk.
So I’ve been trying to communicate with them more, educate them (this has been quite the task), and get them on board with my treatment plan.
It’s been a long, hard journey. But I’m hoping for progress sometime soon.
The good news is that I’ve been getting out and enjoying the sunshine!
I’m going to be coming back here and joining the conversations again. I really missed it.
I hope you’re doing well too bud!
Blessings,
Anthony
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Wow, you’re starting to heal the relationship with your family. That is big news. I hope it begins to smooth out between you and the family.
There is a lot of healing going on in your life lately. I’m glad this happening for you. I do miss having your calm input on here. Glad to hear your doing well.
Things my way are quiet. I’m just bracing for some family events that I can’t avoid. My youngest brother will be getting out of hospital… don’t know what to expect.
Oddly, I’m not taking my sis truing 18 as well as I thought I would. But that’s just me.
Other then that, still studying, still surfing and still doing my best to get better.
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It sounds like you’re managing a lot of life events that are coming your way. There may be many of them. And they are major. But you’re keeping it together so far. I know you can do it! One step at a time. One day at a time.
I’ve been using your motto of making my day better than yesterday. It works out very well! And I realize that I have the power to MAKE those days better. So thank you for that!
Blessings,
Anthony
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That’s cool that you surf, surprised. I’m not too far away from Mavericks. In high school me and my friends went to our favorite beach a couple times a week. We would get there at about 8:00 am and stay until dusk, smoking pot, body surfing, working on our tans and throwing around the Frisbee and football. Good memories.
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mrs sith’s nickname is ’ yoda '.
she is much wiser than i am .
take care
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sorry you have been having a tough time, educating ’ family ’ is pretty tricky, good on you.
take care
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I’m really interested in those coping mechanisms that have let you manage without meds. Have you thought of starting a thread to tell us about them? (Please!)
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basically it is this ;
i have a good support person.
i accept the illness…and therefore my limitations due to the sz.
humour…have a laugh…
i eat healthy food, i am a vegetarian, no sugar (rarely), no soft drinks, no take aways ( that contain things e.g msg , food colouring etc…)
i take vitamins and minerals as i need them, only good quality brands.
i remove myself from stressful situations.
i have a plan a and plan b.
don’t drink alcohol.
don’t do recreational drugs.
when pyschotic i have a plan, to calm myself as much as possible.
i am doing cbt which is helping me heaps
everyday i work on my mind , to gain control of it more.
i do positive things everyday to make me happy, a good coffee, food , play with the dog.
i do nice things for mrs sith, and our dog and chickens.
i push myself outside my boundary, when it is appropriate and i feel safe to do so.
i go for walks in the countryside.
i live in the countryside , so my buttons are not pushed ( less likely to go into psychosis )…or paranoia.
i have chosen employment that works around my sz.
i don’t have any fear of the demons, the voices, aliens etc…i accept them.
i meditate.
i listen to positive music.
i listen only to positive people.
did hypnotherapy in the past which took the edge of the psychosis etc.
this does not mean i don’t have dark days, i have had many , but they seem to be getting less.
hope this helps.
take care
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Good news is always great to hear. I hope things keep on getting better for you.
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You are doing great keeping all that in mind and under control.
Congratulations…
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Actually, yes, that does really help. It seems it’s all about balance and moderation.
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Wow, that is excellent. I’ve heard people make complete recovery from this illness. I just joined for forum today and your post was the second one I had seen. I feel upbeat now and maybe recovery is also possible for me. I wish you the very best.
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So, have you recovered?
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i still have sz…chronic psychosis
but i only get glitches of paranoia and ocd now…when tired or stressed.
everything else is in remission.
probably for the first time …i can think clearer. 
take care 
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Your artfully stated insights demonstrate a grasp of this illness that few would seem to be able to have if they had not “recovered” to a considerable extent.
Do you have some sort of spiritual regimen you practice?
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i seek contentment everyday…in small things…
birds 
…trees 
…rainbows …coffee 
…
i try to practice mindfulness.
believe me i am no genius !?!..i am not that bright. 
take care