In my schizophrenic episodes this song was a real blessing. It kept and still keep me out of trouble.
I still have the need to contribute. Maybe i don’t have anything to contribute anymore. A lot of psychiatrist say that schizophrenics are just to dumb to contribute.
That’s definitely not true
Many sz are intelligent and have lots to contribute
John Nash
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I’ve never heard a psychiatrist say that, that sounds like an odd statement. That is like saying autistic’s can’t contribute but someone with asperger’s would most likely argue that point. ironically typing in this chatroom is a form of contribution in itself.
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Yes its a contribution itself. That statement came out of the rumorbox.
rumor box? is that all words? lol
I asked the question of why do I exist or what is my purpose to a former caseworker. She said that without people like me, people like her wouldn’t have anything to do. I don’t think she realized how belittling and hurtful her statement was. Your bringing up this topic is a contribution to the forum. Thanks.
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No i read it here years ago, that some psychiatrist think that schizophrenics are just mad.
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I read that in a book once too that without disabled people, a lot of other people couldn’t collect their paychecks and this was the purpose of disabled people. I had mixed feelings about this at the time.
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Every human life matters.
Every psychiatrist has the potential of being an arse sometimes.
Every minute of your life is precious, distract your mind with beautiful things.
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Psychiatrists are human. My ex-shrink lost his patience with me because I wouldn’t stop drinking. But never did he say I was worthless or whatever. He had high hopes for me when I first knew him. It was when he failed to listen to me that I lost confidence in him. I told him repeatedly that my psychosis was getting worse, that my AP was losing efficacy. But I consider now that I was really at fault. He foresaw me wrecking my life with alcohol, and he was right. I’m picking up the pieces now.
“Let It Be” = acceptance. The bygones with my old shrink are irrecoverable. Just accept and do what I can now, for the here and now are what we have to work with.
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Yes you are right. Schizophrenia cannot be dealt without a shrink. They became like parents and have responsibility and get paid accordingly. Maybe together the shrinks and patients from all walks of life like scientists, religious people, workers etc. made great contributions. Especially in the philosophical area meaning of life. We give ourselves credit for this.
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I’m stupid Gina. what does that mean they couldn’t collect their paychecks? Well my speech has a problem. Nevermind. Can’t get it together.
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Just because someone is “dumb” doesn’t mean they can’t contribute. Look at me. I’m dumb, according to my pdoc and according to all IQ tests but I still contribute by volunteering everyday.
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