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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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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

Unknown userMember

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

@ViperPixie yeah hope can be dashed. And that's no fun at all. Perhaps thinking of it a bit differently, like as simple as just looking forward to something - sitting in the sun on a autumn day / going to the movies - something like that. In our MI for me it's about looking forward to feeling better on a good day.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Living with Schizophrenia // 16 May 7 - 9 AEST

KurraSenior Contributor

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

Are their positives @NikNik? YES! I'm a far better, kinder and more understanding person than I would have been without MI.

What would I tell my younger self? To do what I have done. To always be open and honest about my diagnosid with everyone and that as long as you continue to persevere in making a relatively manageable life you'll find that there is gold at the end of the rainbow.

Advocste, advocate, advocate! 😃

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ViperPixieContributor

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

@Former-Member I thank you for your words and kindness and perspective, unfortunately my situation makes those things a bit hard but hopefully my feet are on a path that will one day lead me there.
Thank you everyone for you kindness and welcoming thoughts and words it's been nice to meet u

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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor

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

@Kurra wrote:
Are their positives @NikNik? YES! I'm a far better, kinder and more understanding person than I would have been without MI.

I think the same goes for me @Kurra.

Thank you @NikNik @Hannah93 and everyone for sharing. I have really enjoyed hearing about your experiences and learning more about what it is like living with schizophrenia.

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Hannah93Contributor

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

@ViperPixie

I can empathise with you and I totally understand. Hope is such a loaded word when you're in the thick of it. It's can feel overwhelming to think about. I've been there... Thank you for being so honest.

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ViperPixieContributor

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

Thank you for your words @Hannah93

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Hannah93Contributor

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

Thank you @NikNik and everyone else 🙂

I feel so emotional right now. Reflecting on how alone and cut off from the world I felt for so many years, it is amazing to talk to people who can understand what I'm dealing with and who have shared similar experiences with with me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insight with me.

You are all amazing. 🙂
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