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Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi there Forums Community,

Next week from the 23rd to the 29th of May, we will be celebrating Schizophrenia Awareness Week in a collaboration with One Door. One of the events we will be hosting is this Topic Tuesday on the 25th of May from 7:00-8:30pm (AEST). Join us here and let's talk about Schizophrenia.

This fortnight we are joined by two special guests; one of SANE's amazing Peer Ambassadors, and a member of the One Door Mental Health Team.

Schizophrenia Awareness Week

Schizophrenia Awareness Week aims to bring visibility to the lived experiences of those living with Schizophrenia, and encourage action to overcome the stigma and discrimination that many people living with Schizophrenia still face.

This year we will be celebrating the theme of Schizophrenia Awareness Week, 'Discover Better Mental Health', with a Topic Tuesday that will talk about the experience of living with Schizophrenia, person centred approaches to wellbeing and recovery, and where you can seek support.

Please join us here on Tuesday the 25th of May 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEST to follow this conversation.

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MellymeadContributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

That is beautiful

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MellymeadContributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Goodness very keen to hear ideas
Thank you

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

hello @Eden1919 , @Mellymead , @Mum1990 , @Schitzo , @Bunniekins

@Daisydreamer, @Sandy1 this is really interesting to understand my cousin more and to elp others like my husband who is sure he has this

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MellymeadContributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

My brain thinks Schizophrenia is a problem to solve and it uses every possible opportunity to try any scrap of information to progress towards a solution

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Jordan94Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi @Mellymead,

Thankyou for your question and sharing your experience

CBT has been developed for psychosis (CBTp) and it is an evidence-based treatment that can be provided individually or in a group setting. I'm curious what ideas specifically would you like to explore?

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LilacaSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

For me, exercise is the best way to lose those thoughts, focus on the body and get healthy again. I used to be an adventurous hiker before this, but after I was fainting 2-3 times a week. I manage to get back in shape by going to the gym, training and swimming. I have no thoughts, no voices in my head while exercising.

There is a free 6 hour short course on schizophrenia for those who are keen to know more about the illness: https://www.coursera.org/learn/schizophrenia

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Sandy1Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi @Eden1919,

I take my medication the same time each night so I remember to take it. And at night so I sleep off the worst of the side effects.

I am wary of their potential side effects but choose to take them because I don't want to flirt with my sanity. Medication works for me. It's a personal thing.

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@Sandy1 wrote:
  • I went from Sandy 'schizophrenia' to Sandy poet and it was transformative for me. To have a more positive label was an important station along my way. A creative life for me has been crucial to understanding and mitigating the effects of living with schizophrenia.

It sounds like you have been on a journey to redefine who you are, and that although Schizophrenia is a part of your life, it's not your identity. How we see ourselves and our identity is such a powerful thing

Creativity is such a great form of expression, certainly something many people here on the forums share too

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Q6: What are some of the key things that contribute to recovery?

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StuFSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@Daisydreamer

Yeah, the distinction between illness and identity is So important

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