I haven’t posted much in a while because I’m doing really well. I graduated last summer with a BS in IT with a 3.97 GPA and have been looking for a job since then. I still collect disability but feel confident I will be able to hold down a full time job as my positive symptoms are completely gone. Even my avolition has gotten significantly better. When I completely came off of the Seroquel earlier this year I was experiencing some hallucinations and paranoia but not anything as bad as before. Now that has resolved and I’m on just the Geodon and Latuda. I also started Weight Watchers in March and have lost 50lbs so far.
The only negative thing that affects me day to day is lower back pain as I have two herniated discs and arthritis. I receive injections and take pain meds which is how I’m able to function. My pain management doc is awesome. He helps the best he can and really cares about his patients.
The job search is getting better as I recently had an interview that went really well. I’m still waiting to hear back but feel really hopeful. If it turns out I can’t work I have the disability to fall back on.
Things with my boyfriend are also going well. We’ve been talking about marriage a lot recently and I can honestly say I could see him as my husband. He’s not the most supportive but that’s not his fault. He has Bipolar disorder and when I talk about my sz he doesn’t say “that must be really hard” but instead starts talking about his own symptoms. He’s willing to work with his therapist though to communicate better. But really that’s his only downside. I can always count on him and when he says he’ll do something he does it. He will go to doctor’s appointments with me or drive me somewhere unfamiliar because my anxiety makes that hard. He’s always calling me his beautiful queen and treats me with so much respect. He’s even cool when I cancel on him because I don’t want to go out. Yeah I need to work on leaving the house more but I’ve been challenging myself.
All in all things are really good. BTW I may not sign into this site often but I’m always on here, just reading. Just remember recovery from sz is a journey. Try to take small steps each day and year after year you will have made huge progress. Thanks for reading!
Thanks you are inspiration to me! I’m 26 and just turning things around…trying to go back to school this fall so it means a lot to hear stories like this!
Congrats!!! cuz U been good at studies…
yes of course this site gives me a lot of encouragement and hope…
Agreed !!!
I am also on a journey of sz…i started practicing meditation .it helps me to function …i will continue it till the time i feel tired and that’s not going to happen soon…
thanks.!!! take care…
best of luck for ur future!!!
Thanks @turningthepage . Good luck with school! I have confidence you’ll turn things around. After being diagnosed it takes years to get back on your feet. It’s a shame sz has such a bad reputation because we are some of the strongest people around. I believe in you!
@far_cry0 Thanks so much! Meditation is an awesome practice and does really work. I practice Buddhism and when I chant it is meditative. It is amazing how my practice has affected my life. Keep on your journey my friend. Best of luck to you as well!!
Oh thats niece…keep it up…
i practice osho which is a good blend of Buddhism and osho himself…
i practice meditation twice a day.it has given me a hope of better living and positivism…
lastly Buddha was born in Nepal where i am from…(Info only)
thanks…
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Thanks @turningthepage . Good luck with school! I have confidence you’ll turn things around. After being diagnosed it takes years to get back on your feet. It’s a shame sz has such a bad reputation because we are some of the strongest people around. I believe in you!
[/quote]me too. I’ve been inflicted with this illness since just a little boy, psychosis really came around at 19…ever since I was 23 and started taking meds I started "turning the page " per say. It was in December I found the right med combos. And have been doing better than I ever expected but there’s always room for recovery and improvement. I wanna take all my life expieriences and insight and work as a social worker one day. I’m already speaking for NAMI soon…but you inspire me with the completion of college, meeting a spouse, losing 50 pounds, even tho I don’t have a weight problem I could always be healthier. Great to hear it all from you. We all have our own journeys but sounds like we’re on similar pathways
I practice Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism which is based off of the Lotus Sutra which the original Buddha taught. Good for you for your practice. I’ve never heard of Osho but will look him up. Thank you!
I’m happy you’re doing so much better! Yeah I’ve been sick since 13 but didn’t really develop full blown sz until 26. I like that about your username. I think with your experience you will be an awesome social worker. That’s great you’ll be speaking for NAMI. Hey we inspire each other. Even if college takes a little longer than your average student keep pushing forward. I started college when I was 18. Actually for social work. I changed majors many times and went part time and would stop and start again. I finally found I could do school online and was the most successful with that avenue. You have to find what works best for you and use the college’s resources and accommodations. Good luck!
Most of his meditation are active…
its pretty related to psychotherapy…
his meditation includes dancing,crying,laughing,catharsis its really a niece method of meditation…
currently i am on two types of meditation by osho…
…DYNAMIC MEDITATION…
I told my mom about your story and it almost brought me to tears…I also like Buddhism. Alan watts is my favorite author if you’ve heard of him…he writes about many religions but mostly about Buddhism.
Do u read Buddha…
now tell me where i from…
i am from land of buddha…U guess…ha ha…
ur Right i am From beautiful mountainous country between India and China…???
ha ha… any Guesses,??? @turningthepage…
Yes…i am from Nepal… @turningthepage
if u have time and osho center near by u can think of mediation…
i request u to consult ur pdoc and go for dynamic or kudalini meditation…
i practice both two times a day…i still have a concentration issue though i need practice …
i like the old saying practice makes man perfect…
i want to sink deep in meditation it can help schizo symptoms…
it has boosted my self -esteem so far…
currently i am on 5 mg zyprexa .15mg mitrazapine 75 mg venelafaxine 0.25mg clonazapam(benzo)
i Still practice meditation …i suggest u to read this post as i have poorest english in this forum…
GO for suitable meditation u find appropriate…
thanks…
take care…
