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Living with schizophrenia

EveranSenior Contributor

Living with schizophrenia

I have schizophrenia which means I find it hard to process some information. I listen very carefully to noises around me and it is very easy to disrupt my thoughts. I find that I have negative thoughts when there is a lot going on around me and I end up feeling anxious. I ask myself why am I thinking this and this helps stop me feel this way.

I crave human contact. I am having trouble understanding why I should leave the safety of my room. I know that the only way to feel better is by going outside. I need to practice more to be socially confident. I lost a lot of connections with people. I have a small circle of friends. I have the goal that I need to build up my resilience in order to support myself and be more successful.

I like the idea of leading a better life.

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EveranSenior Contributor

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Thanks @TAB. I really need to breathe when socializing as i just tighten up.

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TABSenior Contributor

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dont know if its same @Everan but when used to get stressed and sitting could feel my upper back becoming more and more tense. Hope your days going okay, havent done much here today, going for a nap on my freshly washed sheets ok that I did haha

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EveranSenior Contributor

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@TABby all means. Have a big one haha

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TABSenior Contributor

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just need to charge batteries a bit @Everan its horrible and humid, body doesnt like it plus had a few things to sort out this morning, so sort of exceitement, now rest lol

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor

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@Everan Hey Everen I agree with you whole heartedly. I find exercise really helps to stop me from over sleeping and makes me feel better about myself. More calmer some how. I find I forgive others readily otherwise I wouldnt be able to look at myself in the mirror. What I have to do is learn to forgive me.

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MDTSenior Contributor

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Hey @Everan

It's hard that sort of thing.

Not impossible though. I think the best advice or practice I have ever used is exercise.

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EveranSenior Contributor

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Hi @Bunniekins i read that while i was doing the shopping thanks for that support 🙂 As for the swimming it gives me a big appetite. And the mental process about forgiveness is difficult to understand.

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EveranSenior Contributor

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Hey @MDT

It is hard to oversome delusions that other people have bad thoughts and not like the situation so i have to break it down. I am in shape of my life doing so much exercise. Thanks 🙂

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