Lets not derail.A bit of humour even over serious matters helps some. I don’t think it is anything malicious so take it as a joke and move forward. Peace is good.
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Im just over a bad spell, maybe 8m being sensitive i dunno
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The less I take seriously, the more I enjoy my life. Thinking about how crappy your life is will make you feel crappier, which will amplify your crappy thoughts even more. Easy to spiral downward. Even if my SZ is horrible today, tomorrow can still be a good day so what the heck. I will make some plans for tomorrow.
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Yes thats a good way to be
I just never want to go out because of agoraphobia
I force myself to go out and force myself to clean and visit parents it never gets much easier though
Life isnt as good for me, no amount of effort makes it any less painful
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My life was painful until it wasn’t. I kept pushing myself to smile and act cheerful, to be positive. Then I got into the habit of being positive. Some months into that a mental switch flipped and I didn’t have to pretend to be positive - I really did feel that way.
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@ducky That sounds like me before my first adult hospitilization, sorry 
I’m doing as good as I possibly can. 
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Its not easy im 44 and been carrying this load burden for most of my life, believe me ive tried everything to fix myself to hold down a job
At least im married still, he is amazing
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@Bagul1
Do i seem hopeless
Sorry the Drs always say i lack insight into my illness
Ive been struggling a lot lately it takes effort just to chat on here and i have to be careful what i write.
Of course you aren’t hopeless @anon29983254
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Thanks it helps chatting on here i know im not as clever about anything but i think its ok
Take care
Im diagnosed with agoraphobia too. It sucks but its made worse for me by paranoia i think. I wonder if i didnt have schizophrenia if id even have agoraphobia
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I know its complicated
I hyperventilated today outside while sat having a coffee because i was being watched by people
Also im very self conscious about my weight always have been
If its not one thing its another
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I can definitely relate to that.
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It is horrible. To know what you want to do and what you can do in life is better than being unstable.
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My gf has dealt with agoraphobia too for some years. But she doesnt have an added psychotic disorder on top of it. Must be hard @anon29983254
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The thing is there is stuff you have to take seriously. Life is all about balance. Sometimes you have to acknowledge that crappy feeling cause otherwise it might just fester and grow into something worse.
Positive thinking can help but it’s not going to fix everything. Sometimes things are just messed up and bad.
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I’m sorry you’re struggling right now. Please try to be kind to yourself.
And be proud that you keep trying to do things and live your life. Hope is important in times like this
I will say I think you may want to talk to your doctor about what you’re going through and see if they have any suggestions
Stay safe
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Thanks @Noise @Ozzyskits
I didn’t mean to bring all this attention to myself but your support means a lot.
Ive just woke up
Yes must be hopeful, positive as can be
We all have struggles
Take care
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That’s what the day job is for. The rest of my life is a valid target for whoopee cushions and joy buzzers. Oh, and googley eyes. Can’t get enough of those.
Positive thinking is what has kept the messed up and bad things from trapping me in the past. I just acknowledge how @#$%ed up something is/was and keep going.
“Sometimes, Mr. Spock, things go so badly, you just have to laugh.” ~ Captain Pike
Life is exactly what you make it.
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