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Mental combat

Serenity_13Contributor

Mental combat

Hey everyone I haven’t been on here for a couple of years, I would like to tell you I’m all right I’m still dealing with schizophrenia everyday as best as I can.At the moment I’ve been watching the World Cup soccer and just started to read books, I like biographies mainly.I’ve been pretty stable but some days ups and downs but I go for walks as well to clear my head and get more exercise to feel better.I was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1996 and it’s been a struggle especially finding the right medication.I hope I can eventually work as a cleaner again since I’ve been working for a few years till I had to quit.I decided to come back on Sane forums to make friends and get some support which I’m really determined not to let schizophrenia rule my life.To end this post I hope you all have a great day or night and I’ll be more active on here thank you and stay strong.✌️😊

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Unknown userMember

Re: Mental combat

welcome back @Serenity_13! I'm TuxedoCat, a peer worker on here. I don't think we've met before.

Thank you for the well wishes for the day! I'm having a good day. What are you getting up to?

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor

Re: Mental combat

@Serenity_13

There are a few people on here who have dealt with schizophrenia. I think it is great not to let it rule your life. I like biographies too and non fiction with a dash of contemporary Aussie lit. Trying to get more walking going... or dancing ...

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wellwellwellnezSenior Contributor

Re: Mental combat

I like you're title @Serenity_13 . It's funny how so many of life functions can be framed as combat.

I've been both attacking and laying siege to all the weird stuff that I horde.
I'm deploying...

- the "does this object = joy" test

- the "place for everything + everything in place" principle

- and the "job to do + fun element = job = game" hack.

Life may or may not be a "battle", but "fighting spirit" certainly factors in.

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