I quit my job three years ago during the pandemic, and I’m currently unemployed. I don’t think I have severe problems as a SZ patient, but I stay at home almost everyday because of tiredness, and all I can do is listen to music. My doctor says its too early for me to work, and I think so too. My medication makes me dull and sleepy, but I can’t sleep without it. It’s been 21 years since I was first diagnosed and hospitalized, and I’ve been to rehabilitation centers and worked at a company for four years, but I’m always asking myself “Is it OK to live like this?” What adds to the problem is my girlfriend who I’ve been going out for five months, and she doesn’t understand about SZ and isn’t really helpful about the disease. I’m thinking about separating if my trials of describing this SZ don’t work. My girlfriend is really problematic, but I like her and don’t really want to leave her. Leaving her would be a better choice, though. She’s caused me stress, and I’d rather be alone than dealing with her nonsense. But I’m lacking the judgement of if I’m crazy or she’s crazy. I’m asking my parents and other friend about her, and they say it’s her that’s wrong. I don’t know. I feel like I need a “reset” from this relationship.
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You could just tell her you need space to clear your head for a little while.
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I agree with @Turtle44 . Tell her you’re currently not well enough to be actively in a relationship and need some time away while you heal.
Once you’re feeling better you can decide if you want her back in your life or not.
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Yeah give yourself some space
After some time alone, then you can decide
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