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You Can't Ask That: Schizophrenia

Unknown userMember10 Aug 2018, 11:13 am AEST

You Can't Ask That: Schizophrenia

On Wednesday 15th August ABC will air an episode of You Can't Ask That on the topic of Schizophrenia. The show features people with a lived experience of schizophrenia answering tough questions which have been submitted by the public. You can check it out by tuning into the ABC on the night.

This is a space to keep the conversation going and will be open for comments on Wednesday 15th!

Self care: Please take care when watching the show. If at any time you're feeling triggered, give yourself permission to step away and take a break. And of course if at any time you need to talk with a counsellor or require crisis support, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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MoonGalSenior Contributor18 Aug 2018, 1:28 pm AEST

Re: You Can't Ask That: Schizophrenia

I watched this yesterday, had recorded it on foxtel to watch later. Kudos to all the participants and how relatable they all were. I cried a few times, both in empathy and identification. Although I havenot been diagnosed with Schizophrenia or Schizsoaffective disorder - I related the humanity of the stories, how hard it is to know that one will always be on medication, that no matter how hard one tries to achieve goals or dreams, sometimes one doesn;t make it through to the end of the projects. I felt really affected by the honesty and hope. Thank you to every participant and if you happen o be here on the forums, your staory matters, your life matters and I am in solidarity with you and your struggles.
Thank you, a flower for each of you. 🌹🌹 🌹🌹 🌹🌹🌹

(PS: I think the producers of "You Can't Ask That" have lost their way a bit the questions seem designed to be as offensive as possible. Ther eis no harm in paraphroasing the worst ignorant questions so they are not so sterotyped and rude!)

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Sophia1Senior Contributor22 Aug 2018, 5:06 pm AEST

Re: You Can't Ask That: Schizophrenia

Hello @MoonGal @Former-Member

and all others who responded....

I was also very moved and emotionally affected by listening to each individual relate how the diagnosis has impacted on their lives...

I believe that it was Sandy who said that the voices are always with her...

This took me aback...I assumed that there was some space in between the voices...

I realised that I am affected having a "family member" who has been diagnosed and not accepting the diagnosis...

I think that to be perfectly honest ...even though I have read research....watched videos....involved myself in a previous tuesday night session with Hannah...I still found myself shellshocked...

I am I think reeling from the realisation that despite all of the stigma watch....fundraising....discussions....our world still knows so very little...

I was alarmed at this reaction...

I too believe that the silly questions were not necessary....

perhaps they were included to help the speakers feel some levity....I do not know...

a couple of the other episodes on different subjects were good

after watching the schizophrenia one I have not been able to bring myself to watch anymore...

For anyone's information the whole 3 series are available on iview....

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor22 Aug 2018, 6:00 pm AEST

Re: You Can't Ask That: Schizophrenia

@Sophia1 Hi Sophia1 re:silly questions that was my fear about watching. ABC can be annoying at times... So I chose not to ... I am 50/50 about missing it. Part of me regrets it another part says well I have schizoaffective disorder and I know what my voices are like . Everyone's voices are different mine are different from my son's as are different to someone else .... hopefully it wasn't too lighthearted and jovial because quite honestly it is no walk in the park.

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