Hello @Artsygal… We’re struggling with the same things. Since developing schizophrenia in my 40s (I’m 65 now) I don’t think there has been a day when I haven’t wondered what am I doing with my life (I’m not accomplishing much in the real world… although my wife and I love each other very much and have a great relationship) according to the usual measurements. I’m very interested in writing too and have some good story ideas but I’m not disciplined enough to actually write. I understand the frustration and the struggle associated with getting to know yourself. And yeah, you hit it on the head with your insightful opening line, “Self acceptance is a hard one.” For me that is very, very true. I’m always trying to regain what I had and was doing before my diagnosis. But like you imply, accepting where I am right now is the hard part and then building from there might be easier. Thanks for sharing your thoughts in your post.
Hello @Unclehenry. Thanks for your reply and kind and inspiring words. Leaves me feeling not quite so alone. You get it.
It’s hard when I look at a great life around me that I can’t participate in the way I used to. Or to be the person I once was to my wonderful husband and children.
When you say:
I’m always trying to regain what I had and was doing before my diagnosis.
And
accepting where I am right now is the hard part and then building from there might be easier.
- Those hit me like a ton of bricks.
Thanks again. Nice meeting you!
For sure @Artsygal… My wife and I lit several candles on the patio tonight and talked about your and my conversation about self acceptance and where that might lead. This past year and a half has especially been filled with me discovering all kinds of doors that I thought would open - but no way - they stayed closed. That being said your insight about self acceptance inspired my wife and I tonight to be thankful for the possibilities that new doors will open as others have closed. Nice meeting you too.
That pictured message you posted is so true @Artsygal. Take care.
I have come to accept that I may never be 55kg again.
So I have come to accept that I will be happy with 60kg instead, makes me more shapely I suppose, hopefully in the right places
Also I have come to accept tht jogging may no longer be part of my life instead I have come to accept very long daily walks in nature. woohoo…(seriously)
I hope u guys don’t mind that I talk about my weight so much…it is just very important to me that is why 
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