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Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

CherryBombSenior Contributor

Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

Living with Schizophrenia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDO90wINiOY

While living with Schizophrenia may be challenging, it is not impossible. Many people who have schizophrenia can lead fulfilling lives. Coinciding with Schizophrenia Awareness Week, we'll be discussing and sharing experiences of living with schizophrenia.

We are lucky enough to be joined by @Hannah93 You can learn more about Hannah's story in the video above.

Join @NikNik and @Hannah93 from 7 - 9pm AEST tonight

Things you can do now:

1.) Register on the SANE Forums

2.) Click 'Like' if you want to attend, and we'll send you a shout out on the night to remind you of the event.

3.) Check out SANE's selection of factsheets, articles, personal stories and videos

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

That's awesome @Queenie !
I can't agree with you more - MH professionals with lived experience are AMAZING!

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ViperPixieContributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

@Former-Member from my experience "duty of care" seems to fall into the "too hard basket"

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patientpatientSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

@NikNik wrote:

Have there been any positive moments during your journey that stand out?

When my son was really unwell, he started drawing.

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

Welcome @Shazld !

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

I'm sorry to hear that @ViperPixie
I hope that reading about others' experiences tonight help give you hope.

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

Amazing @patientpatient What talent!

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Unknown userMember

Re: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

One thing that stands out for me is my friends visiting me during my times in hospital so much that it surprised the nurses... some had been told to stay away but they cared enough to stick around and their support got me through the darkest times. It's true that love conquers all

This is a truly beautiful thing to read and I'm so happy for you that you had that support. 🙂

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

Well we have about 15 min left! Time flies!

Our final question of the night is:

If you had the opportunity to meet your younger self, when you were first diagnosed, what would you like to tell them?

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ViperPixieContributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

@NikNik I hope so. I guess though at the moment I'm just so used to things being they way they are "hope" is a very loaded word for me

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QueenieSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

I'd remind myself what Dory says "just keep swimming"... very very important!

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