need advice from the formites

@Dec Thanks and I am glad you managed to finish your studies through everything.

@greenpea I didn’t mean to make it sound like I was saying you shouldn’t take your meds lol I was just meaning that was my experience. I am sure you will do well in your studies and you should go for it as @Zoe7 said there is a period where you can pull out and that is usually about 2 months after you start so you should get an idea of how you are coping. And also your psych really should be more supportive. There is a YouTube channel called “living well with schizophrenia” and it is run by a woman who has schizoaffective disorder she has a degree and is doing her masters and does talks for mental health charities in Canada. She mentions in one of her videos that a protective factor against mental illness is being educated, honestly people who say that people with mental health issues can’t achieve anything need to get with the times, anyway off my soap box but you should check out the channel it is pretty good if you are up for it.

@Zoe7 Hey Zoe7 thank you for your words of optimism and hope re study. Where would I be without my formite friends :D. I want to be like you my friend gainfully employed with all the challenges it brings and if that doesnt happen for whatever reason (agism is a biggie for me) that is okay because I would have been doing something I loved studying in a field of great interest.

Thank you all for your wonderful replys. Love peaxxx

@Eden1919 Hey Eden1919 I will definitely check out the channel. I will do it right now infact :D. Thanks hun. Talk soon I am sure. Love peaxxx

Working has certainly had it's own challenges @Bunniekins but it has also brought me much joy again. When you find what you are passionate about and can work in that area it can change your life for the better. I am lucky to enjoy the work I do - even look forward to each day at the moment going to work - and that is not something everyone can say. For you - working towards doing something you want to do is the first step but having that future goal in mind will help you through study. I personally say take that leap Hon because when you finally get there it is so rewarding. There will no doubt be many chllenges along the way - and you may even find as you progress that your focus changes at times - but giving it a go is the only way you will find out if it is really what you want, if it is indeed your passion, and also what you ultimately want to do for work. I truly believe MI is not a barrier to following your dreams - it does make it harder at times but doing what you want ot do ...whether that be study or future work - is possible ...you just have to believe