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I Have Schizophrenia

Hi everyone. This is a really small group, and I'm not even sure if the members here are sure they have Schizophrenia. But I for one have been diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia since age 16, and I would like to tell you that it's not what you think it is.

I'm not crazy. I don't talk to myself, and at the same time, I'm not an "edgelord". I don't live in a dark world with dark fantasies or whatever some 13 year olds like to make of it. I'm not a violent person. I'm not a recluse, I have many friends who love me and I love them.
And most of the time, I forget that I am even schizophrenic because I'm so used to it. It's well manageable with the meds I'm taking, and I do live a normal life.

Most of the time it's my thoughts, dialogue and the news repeating themselves in my head throughout the day, aloud. It's like a mind radio, If that makes any sense. When this so called radio gets a little too "energetic" at days, I have trouble understanding what others are saying because it gets too loud. Sometimes I get a little too paranoid about things, and doubt other people. My thoughts are scrambled and I jump from subject to subject.

Of course, there are bad days where I hear voices saying negative things. Sometimes I'm irritable and easily annoyed. But trust me there's nothing violent or I can't control. I really hope I'll live to see that stereotype die someday.

But all in all, I am a normal person. I'm not creepy, dark, crazy, or whatever some people make it out to be.
Repete · 61-69, M
I have a long story about someone that has it . Shorten the story, it's about like you say but this started about 30 years ago .she was my wife we had a daughter. because back then people was more paranoid ( sorry for that word ) of people with it people said she could not raise our daughter and we could not raise our daughter. I had a choice or we had a choice married (my wife)or for me to raise our daughter. We decided I would raise her and I did as a single parent it was hard seeing my wife (ex wife) about once a month with her daughter on visitation days . My wife lived by herself in an apartment doing things people said she would never be able to do .now my wife and daughter see each other anytime they can . Bottom line don't let people say your crazy, dangerous,or can't live a close to normal life .you can with the right med's and someone believing in you . My daughter, my ex wife, and I had a hard road and not completely happy ending yet . But I really wish you the best years ahead .
SW-User
I have bipolar, and I've met a lot of people with schizophrenia in my long and storied journey through the mental health system, and I know it's nothing at all like what people think (and what I used to think).
ChiChi93 · 26-30, F
@SW-User I think popular culture is playing a huge role in how people think of it unfortunately.
SW-User
@ChiChi93 Yeah, it's pretty horrendous, especially when you see the contrast between the popular portrayals and reality.
im glad you shared that i have anxiety and i have thoughts some time in my head too so dont feel bad i hope you feel better soon
ChiChi93 · 26-30, F
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Repete · 61-69, M
my ex wife has that along with panic attacks we had a great time togeather .i love her and that's not the reason she's now my ex.
Bluesky53 · 61-69, M
i'd hate to have it,just to spell it,,,,,but thank you for sharing,i hope you find support,
At one time, I was diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia, too. And I'm okay, as well.
Thanks for explaining that, i didnt know much about it
Newandimproved · 61-69, M
welcome and thank you for sharing
SW-User
my mom has the same. i getchu
melmouthfulls · 51-55, F
Thanks for sharing
Fannyann · 61-69, F
Thanks for sharing x
silentbumblebee · 26-30, F
I also have been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. I understand how you are feeling in some parts of your message. I hate when edgy people think its ok to poke fun or lie about them having it. There are real people out there who are suffering.
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Tracos · 51-55, M
Thank you for explaining :)
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mathsman · 70-79, M
@JustARandomGirl
Schizophrenia is often misdiagnosed.
Many people, perhaps most people, have allsorts of issues related to how they think about things.
It doesn't mean they're crazy.
It doesn't mean they have mental issues either.
Probably they would all benefit from some talking therapy, with somebody experienced enough to know how to manage it.

 
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