So tired after all these years!

[seanieireland]

Hey guys a rant here! I am 46 years old and have have had schizophrenia since i was 20 years of age, i am now 46 and i am so tired physically and mentally exhausted, i want to have hope for the future, and to have something to look foward to! Any advice?

[Andrey]

Hello!

I’ve only had sz for 7 years but it recently got much better. I have been bedridden (mostly) for 3 years, then went through depression and a couple of relapses. It was tough but somehow I never got totally dispirited. I kept believing. My secret is to keep my friends close, share all my pain with them, help my family whenever I can and indulge in whatever hobbies haven’t gone away yet. Some light physical exercise also helps and of course finding the best med combo.

[seanieireland]

Thank you for the advice andrey!

[steffifan]

Hey seanie I can relate with u

I have had sz since I was 17 and it’s been many years

I m also tired

But I m not giving up

Over the years I have got much better

Just hang in there and keep ur spirits high and keep fighting

[eighteyedspy23]

I’m 51 @seanieireland and started having symptoms at 23.
I would just say stay away from too much alcohol and street drugs and always take your meds as directed. It’s gotten much better for me over the years. Try to keep busy and don’t isolate too much.
You don’t need to have a ton of friends, but it helps if you have at least someone you can trust to confide in.

[seanieireland]

Thank you for the advice steffifan!

[steffifan]

U r welcome seanie

[Headspark]

I’m 43 and was diagnosed at 26. Things have improved in my 40’s but I have been on a new AP in my 40;s.

But I still have bad days, sometimes I wish I didn’t have to take meds and was like I was before I was struck down with schizophrenia.

In psychology there is a phenomenon called “Negativity Bias” which means all people tend to focus on the negative. For example you can get 10 compliments and 1 insult and your brain will fixate on the insult. My only tip is to be aware of this phenomenon and try to just focus on the positive in your life. It gets easier with practice.