I’m 66 now. I’ve been dealing with sz since I was 22. I’ve been on some sort of medication that entire time. First Haldol for 23 years and then Abilify for 23. The Abilify has worked pretty well but with a lot of weight gain. I firmly believe that Abilify increases my appetite and that itt’s not just laziness or lack of discipline that has caused me to gain so much weight. Anyway, more importantly I feel that it’s only the last almost four years that I’ve had to face sz head on. I think that’s true due to the fact that my mom died 13 years ago and my dad died almost 4 years ago. They were always my security blanket. If I screwed up or found in trouble they would be there for me to help me out. Well now they’re not and I feel the stress of life more without havng that safety net. I got married almost 4years ago and have been back working full time again recently. So, I feel I really have to step to the plate and perform. Can I do it? I hope so!
I’m hoping that if I make it to 66 I am retired and taking it easier.
Enjoy your retirement bro!
It’s not quite a decade away.
sorry for your parents.my parents health also not ok and they are pretty old.but i m ready.i m 43 years old and medicating since 16 years.and congratulations for your marriage
Thanks Spary! Ya it’s a wonder I got married. Met her at a support group. Special gal in my mind.
I hope your life gets started earlier than mine. What I mean by that is that I really didn’t get on the right meds until I was about 45 and then I really didn’t learn about the recovery concepts until I was about 51. As I said I’m now 66.
Keep moving forward!
Take care man!
well you are really kicking ass and taking names !! wow, you have achieved a lot. I look up to you…sorry about losing your parents…my dad is passed…still have my mom…
I often tend to forget I would’ve gotten nowhere without help from my family.
First they made sure I was on the right track during school years.
Then they supported me financially all throughout college.
They supported me emotionally through hard times.
Again, they were my safety net after I got sick.
I still rely on them (except grandma who has sadly passed away, rip), although I try to make it back to living a fully independent life.
Family Andrey is so important! Good to hear you had such a loving supportive family!
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Im 37 and i have a hard time seeing how ill make it to 65. Its definitely an ultra marathon, gotta keep going. Congrats to making it so far with this illness.
Thanks Level! Find a purpose and find hope that will feel much better!
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