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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

Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor

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

@NikNik wrote:


It's so true - I think with all forms of stigma - it comes from a place of fear and/or lack of understanding. It's their problem, not ours!

@NikNik...except when the stigma comes from people in a position of power over us, such as mental health professionals or employers. Then it very much becomes our problem.

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Unknown userMember

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

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

For me, I was in hospital with psychosis and depressed about it too and we had a group session. I remember not wanting to participate, not listening properly etc. People were drawing on the whiteboard what helps them - one guy drew a dove for hope. It was a huge turning point for me as prior to that I had no hope. It cannot be underestimated, the power of hope. If it comes from within, more the better.

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NikNikSenior Contributor

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

Oh don't get me wrong @Phoenix_Rising - it's never okay. I just hope it helps people who are experiencing stigma to know it's not them. It's the person who is spewing the stigma. Might not help the situation though - I understand 😞

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ViperPixieContributor

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

I'm still trying to find a positive moment unfortunately.

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SanefanContributor

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

For sure! ...and, well said!

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QueenieSenior Contributor

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

Yes @NikNik there have been positives. I have had the opportunity through studying, to learn more about myself and others and becomes more empathetic I think. My journey is far from over yet, I aim to go onto Uni and study social work. I think mental health professionals with a lived experience are worth their weight in gold!

I've also had an opportunity to share my story at a national level with consumer participation projects here and there and this was important to remind me just how far I've come on my journey to recovery.

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Unknown userMember

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

@Zam

Yes I read your post.

To be treated in that manner is so barbaric

this is where change needs to start in the medical health systems

where is the duty of care there?

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ShazldNew Contributor

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

Hi, sorry I'm late. I have a brother and a cousin (on my dads side) with schizophrenia.. and other undiagnosed MIs family members on my mums side. My parents have passed in the last few years so now I'm next of kin for my 38 yr old brother. We have only just since then developed a good relationship and he trusts me.
I've always been open to people about my families history of MI and I have found that made others that are in similar situations open up to me. I feel they hide it because of the assumed stigma. But I find many people to be very compassionate now about MI.

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Hannah93Contributor

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

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

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 🙂

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Unknown userMember

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

@Phoenix_Rising

just wrote pretty much the same thing in response to @Zam

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