What do you write? I used to write freelance health topics and content writing for websites. I have one published novel and plan on self publishing the next. I have two kid’s picture books out but need to redo them.
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Hi, ZombieMombie:
I write non-fiction and fiction. I self-published a prayer book, and 2 fiction e-books of collections of short stories with religious (Catholic) tone.
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Good job! 151515
Thanks, ZombieMombie.
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Thank you for answering. I pray I will live to be 70 years old. I am just trying to stop the weight gain from the med I am on. Did you have any problem with your weight while on zyprexa? I’m 5’5 203lbs and the weight keeps going up I’m scared. But I’ve been trying to eat alot less.
Yes, November. My doctor says that most of the medications for schizophrenia have the side-effect of weight-gain. I struggle with this problem every day. Sometime I go on binges, but, without sounding like I’m a doctor, I stopped trying not to eat as much. I’m trying very hard to exercise as often as I can, like walking. That brought my weight down considerably. I weigh 157lbs. I have lost 10lbs since I started walking at least 45 minutes 3 times a week, that is, if I’m not having a bad day. I’m 5’5" also.
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Wow you really inspire me! I will have to start walking again. That’s amazing that you weigh only 157lbs. I dream to one day weigh that much. Thank you for answering my questions and I wish you lots of luck with the job situation and good health and many more years of life!
Thank you, November.
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Try not to let other’s opinions deter you from trying. And actually if people are criticising you that can be taken as a good sign which shows you may be on the right track. Best wishes.
Hi, ThePoeticSkunk:
Thanks.
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I’m 59 years old, and my work history is sporadic, to say the least. I’ve considered getting a job as a night janitor in a church or office building, but there are two things that stop me: (1) My back. It hurts me badly sometimes when I am cleaning the bathrooms at our clubhouse, and that just takes about an hour. Some days I’m getting close to the limit of pain I can voluntarily endure. (2) I think I’ve gained some notoriety around where I live, and there are probably people who would be really mean to me if I was subject to their supervision. I’m not willing to risk it.
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Schizophrenia is difficult to live with. We have to get up each day to a struggle from within. Only those of us who live with it know how it is. People were very mean to me when I was working. The only thing that kept me going on was prayer. I’m not saying that’s what you should do. I’m just saying that’s what I did, and it helped me. I’m happy you go to the clubhouse and have contact with people. Maybe for now that’s all that needs to be done.
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