i find myself aggravated and/or hurt often. i blame the situation i am in but maybe my mind is playing tricks on me.
so i’ll try to be more positive and appreciate the good in my situations in life.
do you think that will help? how about y ou and your situations?
hugs judy 
When things don’t work you have to change something.
I don’t blame me for having sz.
I was habitually negative. This forum showed me how to become positive and it has now taken over the negative thinking habits. I was aggravated for hours today but it just did not stick. I have developed a positive habit and now it already took over the aggravation.
I hope you get over your aggravation as for me it totally drains me of peace and joy and energy and acceptance
One of the sz needs is, I think, the need for life to be all about us, and that just isn’t the truth. If you can get your mind off yourself and do a little sharing and giving, it is supposed to help.
For me, I used to eat very fast and leave the table as soon as I’m done to go back to my room. I’m learning that it is giving to just sit at my place and enjoy the comradery of family until everyone has finished eating. I don’t have to say or do anything, just be there.
I use a former Belgian cookie tin to hold compliments, achievements, and good things that happen in the world. I write these on colourful post-its (with the sticky parts cut off). I buy them in sets of six colours from Staples. When I’m upset, I open the box and read the pieces of paper. It helps me remember that good things are happening too.
With SZ, it’s important to remember that I have more paranoia than regular people (many SZ suffer from hypervigilance for the bad things), so this paranoia will increase my negativity bias (which was, and still is, useful for survival sometimes, but often gets in the way of every day living). I need to use the box to overcome the negativity bias. It’s very effective.
i am grateful i finally have my own place to live in and i fixed it up the way i love it.
i am grateful for this computer with internet where i can connect with you guys plus listen to music and stuff.
i am grateful i can finally realize and recognize my paranoia.
judy 
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