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A depressed schizophrenic

metamindContributor

A depressed schizophrenic

My symptoms are worse today. I am feeling so down and psychotic. I haven't felt this bad in a long time. Normally I am a high functioning person considering a dual diagnosis. I am not coping today. I feel overwhelmed with responsibility. A mother of a young child. Thank god my partner is home today. Wanted to take myself to the hospital. Hoping a good night's sleep will fix me up! Feeling so tired. Exhausted. Drained. Empty inside. Sick of financial problems and praying for a winning ticket.

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In response to: A depressed schizophrenic

ZestContributor

Re: A depressed schizophrenic

I never thought of it that way before. It's true. I have to keep on achieving. It's so hard to sit still in my energy.

i have to be studying or working. No time for just being.

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dd7Casual Contributor

Re: A depressed schizophrenic

Hi @Zest
I am a bipolar and most of my episodes are similar to what you describe. I have been stable for sometime and realised that the main questioning is always pointing toward myself life ancestors past-accidents being bipolar etc. I suggest leaving the reasoning of the psychosis to your shrink. Just speak to him and imagine him dealing with the problems even if he is not. Its like having an assistant so the episode goes irrelevant or shorter. I dont know if i have explained a little. Take care!
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