As the topic says I am new to the forum. I have been meaning to make an account for a while now but had to get it together and sign up. I am a 30 year old male and have a diagnosis of Sz. I am stable now after 6-7 years since my first episode and admission, but still suffering from some motivation issues and get very fatigued at times although not sure whether this is entirely related. I don’t have many other symptoms now which I am thankful for.
I have been here and read some of the posts and have already decided it looks like a good place to find other like minded people and understand a lot of what I have read about this illness on a personal level. I know some of you understand what is like in this world where a lot of people don’t have much idea at all. I hope to share more and join in here more. Anyway, just saying hello from Australia.
I have lots more I could say about myself, but will surely get to say more as time goes on.
I hope everyone is doing well and look forward to getting to know you all.
Thanks everyone fro the replies! I am glad to hear from you all!
Sarah and turtle It is good to hear from two fellow Australians. It is really warm where I am today, don’t know about you, but Im enjoying the summer more this year than previous years!
@Anna Thanks Anna, I know what you mean, I think I mostly suffer from Negative symptoms now which i think is more common in males. I would love to know how some other people deal with them. With the fatigue I need about 10 hours sleep a day and still feel tired some days. I found out that sleeping like this was pretty normal from reading this forum as not many professionals I have spoken to really want to acknowledge it as an issue, but it is. I can cope on less sleep for a day or two but that is the most. When I say not sure if its related, I also have another issue that could add to the fatigue, but pretty sure the sz is contributing
@anon84763962 I’m a little down the road from Melbourne in a country area. I don’t want to name the town but it is a small/medium sized down. Its a bit isolated (or insulated) from other places. I lived in Melbourne for a while a few years ago. Its one of the better cities in Australia.
And yes fatigue and lack of motivation are negative symptoms which come w the illness, many here deal w it as well!
