I was diagnosed with schizophrenia 10 years back. I’m on medications yet struggle to lead a normal life. I experience restlessness anxiety sometimes depression. A friend of mine who supported me a lot has left me. I’m married and have a 6 yr old kid. Now I feel broken and helpless. I try to stay aloof and cry don’t have the courage to commit suicide. I feel helpless agitated and hopeless. I feel guilty when I neglect my son.
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Hey man,I am in no way to give you advice,your a parent which I think makes you more mature in thinking than I do,but please stay strong,take care of yourself do things that makes you happy and do things that is necessary which you are suppose to do like taking care of your child
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thought i would say hi.
this is a difficult illness yet you are still here…so be proud of this fact, hold your head up high, and know that you are brave and courageous for what you struggle through.
one day your kid will know this about you and be even more proud of you.
know someone cares.
take care
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Restlessness + anxiety could be medicine side effects. Depression - work on getting the right/right dose of antidepressant.
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Do you belong to a support group?
Sorry about your friend. You are doing the best you can.
Do you have family around?
Have you tried any anti-depressants? I’ve felt broken and helpless too. Try to dwell on whatever is positive in your life. Maybe you could take up a hobby.
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what are the names of medications do you take?.
I was in a support group earlier…but the site is closed …now I’m counting on my family thank you
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I take TF plus, Lonna and Arip
I understand this is painful for you I can understand how you feel, I have schizophrenia and take medications but still have issues with not only schizophrenia but depressions and anxiety. I know you feel low right now, but trust me it will get better. It may not seem that way at the moment but you will have good days. As for your friend, nothing is more upsetting losing a friend, especially if you feel you need them the most at the moment It’s better to have nobody than to have someone who is half there, or someone who doesn’t want to be there at all. Sometimes when we lose a friend it’s because we really don’t need them, and we may not understand this until after we’ve moved past the hurt of losing them but I think it’s something to think about.
I have children too. It’s hard work. Take one day at a time. Think “This is a good day, it will be what I make it to be.” Every morning. Every morning is a new day. Don’t think years ahead, or even days ahead. Live just now, just now I feel good. Take care of your son. Then relaxe. Take a break. Then you can be with your son again. Breaks are very important.
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Be honest w/your doctor and yourself, and let out all of your insecurities and issues you’re dealing with. There are professionals who want to help, and have been through similar situations. Good luck and Pray 
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i agree with wanderlust. you definitely should give your dr. a call if you’re really that depressed and be honest with him/her.
you sound like you need a dr. right now. it’s nothing to be ashamed of. this is a difficult disease to live with and we all need that support from time to time.
good luck, judy
So much has been said that it won’t be new what I’ll say to you.
Your friend left you, it is sad but hey, life keeps going. Nothing stops. You have your kid who needs you. Find happiness in your kid. Take your medicines regularly and share your thoughts freely. On this platform, you’ll find many who would approach you sincerely. You can make new friends here.
Take it day by day. Try to outweigh your negatives with your positives ( my CPN told me this on Friday) I’m feeling empty and eery. I don’t know if its the medication as its working and its the negative side effects and its depression maybe both. Try and think positive thoughts ( I know its very hard ) hope you feel better soon.
No. I was just in the right situation to figure it all out.
Yes…I’m right now obsessed with balancing my illness job and family…thanks for all the support . I will definitely hit upon some thing good…I feel much better now
Yes it’s true…I would keep this in mind for sure thank u
I visited my doctor…he is someone who believes in talking very little. However his medications are ok I believe…thanks ur msg made me feel better. Oh yes and I pray it helps me too