I’m going about it wrong. Quitting smoking. Seeing a nutritionist. Etc.
I guess living passed 65 wouldn’t be the worst thing.
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At 75, I still have my moments. Live on. There are new things to learn every day.
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I’ll be 60 in 5 more months. I can’t imagine living only 5 more years. That’s not long enough. I want to live to a ripe old age.
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Some days I want to live past 80. Other days I want to live past 70. Some days I think it wouldn’t be so bad to not exist, although I’m not sure that’s what happens when we die.
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I want to live a ripe old age, but then again if I get dementia and stuff… Idk especially since I have no close friends n I wouldn’t wanna bother my family much… I guess I just hope for the best!
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I went from struggling to stay alive to hoping I don’t live more than 15 more years to thinking I should get healthier likely increasing my life span.
I think getting off lithium and on zoloft is really working.
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Holy cow, this is the best thing I’ve heard you say in a long time! Are you actually wanting to stay alive now? I’m really happy for you!
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I’m just not really thinking about it. I’ll live as long as I live. 15 years 30 years…
It sure feels better than constantly wanting to die.
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aww @FatMama you made me cry…I always cry when I’m happy and I am very happy to hear about your hope in life…
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hey @FatMama I think about my health a lot. I’m in my mid 40’s and have suffered from a lot of injuries and chronic pain. Old age does not sound good to me as I’ve already suffered so much pain & debilitation. But I want to be in the best health I can for as long as I can. So I do a lot of research about age appropriate diet and lifestyle. The results are in, I should exercise often with high intensity interval training and I should eat only 15% protein and the rest high quality (read lentils) carbs. It’s pretty hard to follow that advice but I’m trying.
I’m on lurasidone & my dr. warned this leads to diabetes & obesity, I’ve had my latest blood test to monitor what’s going on. Currently avoiding seeing my dr to discuss the results as I hate having dr’s preach to me from their high horse about how I should not take medication or drink alcohol 'cos it’s bad for my metabolism. As an older friend once told me, it’s a BIG responsibility to have a body.
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LS! Hey Fat Mama! 65 Is too young to die. I am 61 and life expectancy for a man with schizophrenia in the western world is 59.9 years. There are still things I want to do. My health is better than ever, because for a year I worked on it. I am trying very hard to postpone death. The six factors with most impact on life expectancy are blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, weight, tobacco, alcohol and air pollution. See Figure 6:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)31694-5/fulltext
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I want to only live long enough to see the San Francisco 49’rs win another Super bowl. The day that happens I can finally quit fighting and die in peace.
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Ha that’s how I feel about Winnipeg jets! Once we get the Stanley cup what more is there lol
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Glad about your progress and happy your outlook is more positive! Getting the meds right really can make a difference and the earlier you invest in your health the better. I wish I thought about it more when I was 30. I’m fitter now than I was then at 49 but I wasted a lot of years with low motivation and just getting through!
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I just turned 65 three days ago. Life’s good, mostly. Enjoy!
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I’m 65 and still going strong.
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I’m pretty sure I’m going to have dementia, like my parents (although my moms condition was different) I’m terrified of living past my ability to function mentally. I’ve worked so hard at it for so long. The minute I lose the ability, I want to l go.
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A neurologist died and said you go to a beautiful place and live communally in peasant clothes. Everything is sharper and clearer and much love
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I’m sure happy to see this. You deserve longer and happier life.
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You all are being so supportive! I really appreciate it!