What part of the world are you in?
What decade were you born?
Do you live alone or with partner, kids?
What are your hobbies/interests?
Do you manage to work?
Is it nice where you live?
Do you exercise much?
Do you eat healthy most of time?
Are you mentally ill?
Do you sleep well?
How do you receive support?
How do your meds help if on any?
M or F?
Lots of you have been on this site years, its overwhelming as a newbie getting to know everyone takes time but would help us new ones out if you answerd some of these questions
I diamond paint, read, study Egyptian history and cook for fun.
I’m a stay at home mom. Before kids I worked full time and plan to return once the kids are old enough.
I do have some side jobs.
It’s nice where I live. Now a city girl, but was raised in the country.
I don’t exercise as much as I should.
I eat as healthy as I can, after getting chronic pancreatitis my eating habits changed dramatically.
I have schizoeffective disorder, with depression.
I sleep well, but am on a sleep aid. CBD helps me as well.
I have very close family support. I see my pdoc every month or two.
I’m going through a major med change currently. Most were helpful, but I had to quit due to physical issues they caused. I’m currently on perphenezine, but transitioning to zyprexa.
I am in England, Uk
Born in late 70’s,
Female
Best qualities are im empathetic
Worst thing about me is my mental illness
Im one of four, my parents are getting older now around 70 years so i feel worried about them sometimes
I live with hubby who does a lot for me like shopping cleaning he is good
Im on ap Clopixol but i think my dose is too high because im numb always
I appreciate lifes hard for most of us and especially poor and people like us
I wish you all the best in your life
I think you do really well working mate thats really awesome
Im not there yet im too ill i struggle a lot still but i used to work doing customer service for energy company and a few other jobs. I couldn’t really cope after a while. I remember being asked was i autistic which stuck.
People can be really hatsh at work environment
I’m 57 years old
I was born during the 1960s
I’m male
I suffer with bipolar disorder/ schizoaffective bipolar type
I live in a nice suburban setting with my elderly father.
I don’t live far from NYC
I eat healthy for the most part
My sleeping patterns are a bit off
I seldom exercise/ sometimes I’ll track my steps
I get support from my psychiatrist, therapist, and case manager, family
My current combo of meds, risperidone and Depakote work well for me
I live in Alaska, U.S.
I am 47 years old.
Single female, but identify as transgender.
I have a master’s degree in clinical dietetics.
I live with my dog.
I don’t work and receive Social Security.
My greatest support comes from my parents.
I am diagnosed schozoaffective and borderline personality.
I’m currently taking clozapine, Haldol, and Cymbalta.
I haven’t been in the hospital since August, which is good for me.
I enjoy reading, playing Xbox, and taking my dog to the dog park.
I exercise regularly but am still quite obese.
I live in Nebraska, USA
I was born in 1960
I live alone and love it!
My interests are: piano playing, piano music, yoga, reading, Spanish language study, travel, cats, meditation, cooking, deep massage, prayer, volunteering, cooking, friends.
I don’t work. I volunteer.
I live in Nebraska. It’s freezing cold six months out of the year and mostly blazing hot the remaining six months of the year.
No matter how much exercise I do, I always seem to be in need of more.
Unfortunately I eat unhealthy most of the time.
I have schizoaffective, bipolar type.
I suffer from frequent insomnia.
I get SSD plus a work pension.
My meds prevent my positive symptoms from torturing me.
I am female.
What part of the world are you in: Ontario, Canada
What decade were you born: Late 1970s
Do you live alone or with partner, kids: With my parents
What are your hobbies/interests: Science and Technology
Do you manage to work: Yes, 2 jobs.
Is it nice where you live: Yes
Do you exercise much: No
Do you eat healthy most of time: Sometimes healthy, sometimes junk food
Are you mentally ill: Yes, schizophrenia, but I am stable and symptom free thanks to meds
Do you sleep well: I have brutal insomnia, but I generally sleep well thanks to meds
How do you receive support: Disability, parents, pdoc, gp
How do your meds help if on any: Eliminated all my positive symptoms.
M or F: Male
i struggle a lot still but i used to work doing customer service for energy company and a few other jobs. I couldn’t really cope after a while. I remember being asked was i autistic which stuck.