I was diagnosed at 23 and started Haldol in 1980
I was put on SSDI and SSI and continued on Haldol for 23 years
I started Abilify after I stopped taking Haldol
Not a good idea
Ended up back in the hospital
Recovery was sow
My resilience was not strong
All along I had Section 8 so I had housing
I put on weight but was thinking clearly on Abilify
In 2011 I went back to work at a warehouse
In 2016 I went to work as a peer support specialist
I made a quantum leap in my recovery as I learned about recovery concepts
I met my wife in 2014
My mom died in 2014
Recovery continued to be tough after my mom died but I continued on
Retired but continued to work as I need the money
We continue to live and thrive but the future is unclear
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I hope that the future becomes clearer and that things are okay for you.
Thanks so much Apple! The future is kind of up in the air. We get social security due to the fact that I retired but I have to work to make ends meet. How long can I work becomes the question. I’m 66 now. We live in San Diego and may have to move to Arizona due to the fact that everything is more inexpensive.
How are you doing?
How bright does your future look?
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I’m feeling okay. Future is uncertain to a degree. Currently I can fund my studies through affordable loans so I’m safe. But when I eventually stop studying and go full time with tutoring, every year will have a different number of students - which is worrisome
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I hear you Apple. I never finished my Bachelor’s. I have an AA but full time studies was tough.
I hope you’re able to finish your studies, get a good job where you can manage the stress and find love in your life if that’s what you want.
Take a big bite out of life Apple!
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Thank you Jeff, those are kind words. I appreciate the kindness; may things be good for us all
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Some people are stuck there entire lives on wrong meds, its tragic
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Yes it is Ducky.
You seem to be doing well. You are a success. It took a while, but you recovered and are doing better now. I wish to improve myself some day too. It may take longer or a while but I want to go back to work some day part time. I don’t think I could live alone or get married or anything like that. I think school (college) is too hard for me and too expensive anymore.
Give some of those seemingly tough things a shot Tony!
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So tragic. It’s no wonder that psychiatrists have such a bad reputation.
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