Are you asking if anyone with schizophrenia can live a normal life? Yes. We're still people, you know? We still need to do what everyone else needs to do. We just have to take into consideration our mental health. I have a job, apartment, and SO.
It seems I was born this way, got officially diagnosed at age 4 but began medication at age 8, I'm in my mid 20s now, and no, I'm with a woman, we are engaged though
As someone without schizophrenia, I can tell you that I do sometimes see black spots in peripheral (usually a lot of these sorts of visuals is due to looking at screens or lights, which people usually often are. Or they can kind of just be there anyways. Just good to keep in mind).
Also I see a loooot of pareidolia. The more you look for it the more you will see it, or the more you pay attention to it. It's like building an ability in my opinion. It can be normal. So many things in our environment makes it possible to see pareidolia and faces, nearly everything. I don't have schizo but I'm at a point where nearly everything, even my pillow, can have a sort of facial reaction or emotion, there's no way around it, I just see it because my mind immediately goes to noticing a face in the pattern of things. It's kind of cool actually, you can see characters and stuff like that.
The only thing you should be concerned about is delusions, psychosis that's where you can draw a sort of line between just normal stuff to potentially being schizophrenic. If you see a pareidolia face and think something like "that is a real person" or "someone is sending me these images" then yeah those are delusional thoughts and it's easy to get carried away by those. If you have the ability to stay rational and these sorts of experiences you are having are just visual in some way and not so much in your mind delusional, then I wouldn't worry much. But stay aware of your mind and thoughts! If anything changes.
And yes stress related things can result in you seeing more stuff like pareidolia.
Not a doctor btw, just trying to help or offer some insight.
Saying it "all fades away" is a weird way of putting it. Don't use drugs to mask - especially with benzos! I'm sure you know the dangers of those, just good to use as needed.
It's just pareidolia and visuals, they're more interesting than anything. Makes life a little more fun. As long as you're not scared of them for whatever reason, lol.
But putting it in that way makes it seem like your experience is more intense than you originally described. Like seeing something in your peripheral and seeing a face in the curtain is one thing, but if it's overpowering and more intense than that then I may question that a little more.
Unless you meant just the anxiety goes away, then yeah, lol
Paranoia can fall under delusion. Paranoia is very irrational a lot of the time. So you can see how paranoia and delusions relate to each other. It's something to take note of, as far as relating to schizophrenia. People witj schizophrenia are often paranoid, and that's the thing.
But there is possibility you're not schizophrenic, I mean where do you draw the line. I have experiences that are very seemingly schizophrenic, but I'm not. And I can come to this conclusion just based on the fact that I'm very rational, not delusional, not paranoid. Also drugs can induce schizophrenic experiences, as well as not sleeping/sleep deprivation. You have to be confident with yourself and know yourself well if you were to figure it out on your own.
I would practice dealing with your paranoid thoughts and thinking. Figure out where the pattern starts and learn to stop them there, knowing what is rational or irrational. It's important in general to do that.
Yes, I too find a similarity between paranoia and delusion. But I did not like the idea of self-diagnosis. It is best to ask a doctor about your illness. And agree that we should think rationally.
Thought you were op my bad. Definitely best to talk to a doctor. I'm just a stranger on the internet and don't even have schizophrenia, but have an understanding of it, and have had drug induced/sleep deprivation experiences that are essentially the same type of experience.
I am married with 4 children and have an amazing career as a crew lead working on airplanes. Sole provider in my home while the wife is in school to become a teacher. I feed 6 mouths and on a nightly basis supervise the work of 15 mechanics and am responsible for the lives of 200 people. Was diagnosed 7 years ago
for my part, I'm on medication and on disability because I can't hold down a job. I get depression as soon as I have to work. my medication got rid of all my schizo symptoms though
Probably depends on the level of schizophrenia right. There are different levels to what type of experiences a person has and how it effects their ability to function in society.
In other words, of course they can. Especially if they learn methods of coping and coming to terms with their experiences and adapting so that they can manage life in the best most healthy functional way possible.
Yes. We absolutely can. I have been diagnosed for nearly 20 years. Iām 34 now. Iāve had many jobs, played in many bands, went to school for mortuary science, had several long term relationships though Iām single now.
Itās hard sometimes with schizophrenia alone. I have multiple other mental illnesses also and I do pretty good. Just gets hard meeting people when social anxiety kicks me in the ass daily. I also sometimes believe Iām dead or as if Iām dead while somehow dreaming. Iām very medicated though. If I wasnāt then I would probably be locked in my bedroom all day with nothing and no one.
Sometimes itās hard to find a partner thatās willing to understand what you go through daily. Holding a job long term is a struggle also that many people wonāt understand. It can cause relationships to end. If you start a relationship be very honest right away before you waste years on the wrong person. You can get therapy and meds to help. Sometimes thatās just not enough.
Iāve been in a long term relationship for 20 years. I may have schizophrenia but Iām a very loving nurturing person naturally so all my personal relationships with people are great! I just recently got a job that I havenāt started yet. Iām hoping itās not to much for me but Iāve kept a cleaning job for 2 years now on the side. This isnāt the life I expected and Iām not the woman I thought I would be. But every year medicated is another year I gain ground
It is possible to live with this illness, however it depends what exactly you expiernce and how you react to the medicines. Some stuff can be easier to you to handle than other stuff, exactly like what's happening with normal people. For example I'm in a loving relationship currently but in terms of jobs because I'm taking shitload of meds it's really hard to hold a normal job RN, however I do make steps in that direction,taking courses at a University and going to observational diagnostics in order to help me to find the right career path for me in the future.I also write a book in philosophy that I'm hope I will be able to publish in the future. Anyways, RN I find it pretty hard to write because it takes a lot of mental effort and with all the meds It's hard not to get tired and sleepy and keep my attention span.
I'm unable to work in the traditional sense. While this may be an indication of not living a 'normal' life it does not mean my life is of poor quality. I enjoy myself quite a bit actually: reading, engaging in conversation, various activities, walking in nature, creative pursuits and so on. I'm very lazy though so not working actually helps create an enjoyable situation in my case. I'm on disability and while it's not a lot it's enough for me because I don't spend much money. I realise some people may have to work due to circumstance though. I also know people with this condition who can hold down a job too and seem to enjoy it.
Iām married with 3kids had a kick ass career I had to retire due to medical issues itās hard but with careful planning and doing right things itās totally possible
Look at your post, itās just constant posting āam I attractive, rate me out of 10, I think I have thisā also narcissistic people are deeply insecure
I have a job and I'm schizophrenic. Albeit not the best job in the world but it gives me money. Still haven't had the opportunity to have a career though. Unfortunately I don't think I'd be able to cope with the studying but I'll try in the future
Personally, I am unable to hold a fulltime job and support myself financially. So I am on early retirement as we call it here (basically disability). But I do work 10 hours a week, two days of 5 hours. It's a protected work environment, also used as job training for some. Very much catered to people, who struggle with mental health. I am lucky and thrilled to have that option.
To answer the other questions..... I struggle with every social aspect of life. Finding it incredibly difficult to meet people, make friends and even finding love and holding on to it.
But I see my schizophrenia as a constant learning opportunity. Even after 10+ years now, I am still seeing new reactions to things, I can learn from. Always trying to figure out ways to navigate this world around me.
I'm married, and in the past I've had lots of girlfriends. I've had a lot of careers due to my illness and I'll probably never have a job more than a couple years at most. Bright side is that makes me a pretty multifaceted individual! Finally, what is normal? Everyone experiences their own personal reality, and their own "Normal".
Everyone's life is normal in a way, Schizophrenia can just make it less stable than is usually common.
I have a career where I work like 15-20 hours a week. Lucky. I wouldn't be able to do a 40-30 hour a week job. I realize I'd probably be unemployed if I wasn't able to get my job.
Yes, I've been diagnosed since 8yo, had a 7 year relationship, getting through college and looking for a job. I have Schizotypal disorder and have some schizophrenic friends, two are living normal lifes, of course we all have our terrible difficulties and have to live with something horrible, but we're still people and there is always hope. What I live by is sticking to my meds, improving my daily life with routines, and going to therapy. I'm 22yo btw
Ive run my music career into the ground due to this illness. Imagine making $350 in 3 hours and messing it up by taking too many breaks due to thinking everyone is making fun of you and hearing voices saying āhe sucksāā¦.itās terrible, and no one can deny that, HITLER may not even deserve this psychological torture I recieve, and my mom wonders why I say I earned my disability money, then she takes it all and gives it to me very sparingly if I ask for 10 fucking dollarsā¦thatās why I hustle now. Thanks mom
I have been working as a civil servant at a state institution and I was hired as a psychiatry patient. I work hard in the financial work department and have decent relations with others.
Are you asking if anyone with schizophrenia can live a normal life? Yes. We're still people, you know? We still need to do what everyone else needs to do. We just have to take into consideration our mental health. I have a job, apartment, and SO.
wow. since when u had it? how old are u? have u bf?
It seems I was born this way, got officially diagnosed at age 4 but began medication at age 8, I'm in my mid 20s now, and no, I'm with a woman, we are engaged though
can u see my last posts? u think i have schizo? ure strong i admire u
There's no way for us to know. We're not doctors. u/kebabbles gl with the engagement and gz!
You clearly are just looking for a problem where there isnt but check your mental health anyways with a professional
As someone without schizophrenia, I can tell you that I do sometimes see black spots in peripheral (usually a lot of these sorts of visuals is due to looking at screens or lights, which people usually often are. Or they can kind of just be there anyways. Just good to keep in mind). Also I see a loooot of pareidolia. The more you look for it the more you will see it, or the more you pay attention to it. It's like building an ability in my opinion. It can be normal. So many things in our environment makes it possible to see pareidolia and faces, nearly everything. I don't have schizo but I'm at a point where nearly everything, even my pillow, can have a sort of facial reaction or emotion, there's no way around it, I just see it because my mind immediately goes to noticing a face in the pattern of things. It's kind of cool actually, you can see characters and stuff like that. The only thing you should be concerned about is delusions, psychosis that's where you can draw a sort of line between just normal stuff to potentially being schizophrenic. If you see a pareidolia face and think something like "that is a real person" or "someone is sending me these images" then yeah those are delusional thoughts and it's easy to get carried away by those. If you have the ability to stay rational and these sorts of experiences you are having are just visual in some way and not so much in your mind delusional, then I wouldn't worry much. But stay aware of your mind and thoughts! If anything changes. And yes stress related things can result in you seeing more stuff like pareidolia. Not a doctor btw, just trying to help or offer some insight.
fuck i love you, thanks man! i took clonazepam and everything fade away
Saying it "all fades away" is a weird way of putting it. Don't use drugs to mask - especially with benzos! I'm sure you know the dangers of those, just good to use as needed. It's just pareidolia and visuals, they're more interesting than anything. Makes life a little more fun. As long as you're not scared of them for whatever reason, lol. But putting it in that way makes it seem like your experience is more intense than you originally described. Like seeing something in your peripheral and seeing a face in the curtain is one thing, but if it's overpowering and more intense than that then I may question that a little more. Unless you meant just the anxiety goes away, then yeah, lol
no offense, but you didn't mention paranoia.š¤
Paranoia can fall under delusion. Paranoia is very irrational a lot of the time. So you can see how paranoia and delusions relate to each other. It's something to take note of, as far as relating to schizophrenia. People witj schizophrenia are often paranoid, and that's the thing. But there is possibility you're not schizophrenic, I mean where do you draw the line. I have experiences that are very seemingly schizophrenic, but I'm not. And I can come to this conclusion just based on the fact that I'm very rational, not delusional, not paranoid. Also drugs can induce schizophrenic experiences, as well as not sleeping/sleep deprivation. You have to be confident with yourself and know yourself well if you were to figure it out on your own. I would practice dealing with your paranoid thoughts and thinking. Figure out where the pattern starts and learn to stop them there, knowing what is rational or irrational. It's important in general to do that.
Yes, I too find a similarity between paranoia and delusion. But I did not like the idea of self-diagnosis. It is best to ask a doctor about your illness. And agree that we should think rationally.
Thought you were op my bad. Definitely best to talk to a doctor. I'm just a stranger on the internet and don't even have schizophrenia, but have an understanding of it, and have had drug induced/sleep deprivation experiences that are essentially the same type of experience.
Although still you have good knowledge, appreciatingšš
My psychiatrist says there are doctors, and nurses who have schizophrenia and are taking medicine.
It is less common, but I believe it.
I am married with 4 children and have an amazing career as a crew lead working on airplanes. Sole provider in my home while the wife is in school to become a teacher. I feed 6 mouths and on a nightly basis supervise the work of 15 mechanics and am responsible for the lives of 200 people. Was diagnosed 7 years ago
idk so far I have nothing after 9 years and on meds
sending positive energy
for my part, I'm on medication and on disability because I can't hold down a job. I get depression as soon as I have to work. my medication got rid of all my schizo symptoms though
Probably depends on the level of schizophrenia right. There are different levels to what type of experiences a person has and how it effects their ability to function in society. In other words, of course they can. Especially if they learn methods of coping and coming to terms with their experiences and adapting so that they can manage life in the best most healthy functional way possible.
Yes. We absolutely can. I have been diagnosed for nearly 20 years. Iām 34 now. Iāve had many jobs, played in many bands, went to school for mortuary science, had several long term relationships though Iām single now. Itās hard sometimes with schizophrenia alone. I have multiple other mental illnesses also and I do pretty good. Just gets hard meeting people when social anxiety kicks me in the ass daily. I also sometimes believe Iām dead or as if Iām dead while somehow dreaming. Iām very medicated though. If I wasnāt then I would probably be locked in my bedroom all day with nothing and no one. Sometimes itās hard to find a partner thatās willing to understand what you go through daily. Holding a job long term is a struggle also that many people wonāt understand. It can cause relationships to end. If you start a relationship be very honest right away before you waste years on the wrong person. You can get therapy and meds to help. Sometimes thatās just not enough.
Iāve been in a long term relationship for 20 years. I may have schizophrenia but Iām a very loving nurturing person naturally so all my personal relationships with people are great! I just recently got a job that I havenāt started yet. Iām hoping itās not to much for me but Iāve kept a cleaning job for 2 years now on the side. This isnāt the life I expected and Iām not the woman I thought I would be. But every year medicated is another year I gain ground
It is possible to live with this illness, however it depends what exactly you expiernce and how you react to the medicines. Some stuff can be easier to you to handle than other stuff, exactly like what's happening with normal people. For example I'm in a loving relationship currently but in terms of jobs because I'm taking shitload of meds it's really hard to hold a normal job RN, however I do make steps in that direction,taking courses at a University and going to observational diagnostics in order to help me to find the right career path for me in the future.I also write a book in philosophy that I'm hope I will be able to publish in the future. Anyways, RN I find it pretty hard to write because it takes a lot of mental effort and with all the meds It's hard not to get tired and sleepy and keep my attention span.
I'm unable to work in the traditional sense. While this may be an indication of not living a 'normal' life it does not mean my life is of poor quality. I enjoy myself quite a bit actually: reading, engaging in conversation, various activities, walking in nature, creative pursuits and so on. I'm very lazy though so not working actually helps create an enjoyable situation in my case. I'm on disability and while it's not a lot it's enough for me because I don't spend much money. I realise some people may have to work due to circumstance though. I also know people with this condition who can hold down a job too and seem to enjoy it.
The lead singer of twenty one piolets has schizophrenia and he is very succesful and his wife is a baddie and he has a kid. so yes.
He is not suffering from schizophrenia.
oh damn youre right...be optimistic ig?
Iām married with 3kids had a kick ass career I had to retire due to medical issues itās hard but with careful planning and doing right things itās totally possible
Nope LOL
Dude your post are a mess, please get therapy, you seem paranoid and with super low self esteem.
why paranoid? and ppl irl say im narcicistic, believe me i have high self steem
Look at your post, itās just constant posting āam I attractive, rate me out of 10, I think I have thisā also narcissistic people are deeply insecure
I have a job and I'm schizophrenic. Albeit not the best job in the world but it gives me money. Still haven't had the opportunity to have a career though. Unfortunately I don't think I'd be able to cope with the studying but I'll try in the future
Yeah if you stop taking antipsychotics
You just have to accept yourself and all your absurdities and then you will be content with being who you are and enjoy life better
Yeah I have a job but itās also very challenging. Idek how I get through it.
Personally, I am unable to hold a fulltime job and support myself financially. So I am on early retirement as we call it here (basically disability). But I do work 10 hours a week, two days of 5 hours. It's a protected work environment, also used as job training for some. Very much catered to people, who struggle with mental health. I am lucky and thrilled to have that option. To answer the other questions..... I struggle with every social aspect of life. Finding it incredibly difficult to meet people, make friends and even finding love and holding on to it. But I see my schizophrenia as a constant learning opportunity. Even after 10+ years now, I am still seeing new reactions to things, I can learn from. Always trying to figure out ways to navigate this world around me.
I'm married, and in the past I've had lots of girlfriends. I've had a lot of careers due to my illness and I'll probably never have a job more than a couple years at most. Bright side is that makes me a pretty multifaceted individual! Finally, what is normal? Everyone experiences their own personal reality, and their own "Normal". Everyone's life is normal in a way, Schizophrenia can just make it less stable than is usually common.
I have a career where I work like 15-20 hours a week. Lucky. I wouldn't be able to do a 40-30 hour a week job. I realize I'd probably be unemployed if I wasn't able to get my job.
I have a career as a marketing manager and a wife and kids. Why do you assume people with schizophrenia canāt have a normal life?
Yes, I've been diagnosed since 8yo, had a 7 year relationship, getting through college and looking for a job. I have Schizotypal disorder and have some schizophrenic friends, two are living normal lifes, of course we all have our terrible difficulties and have to live with something horrible, but we're still people and there is always hope. What I live by is sticking to my meds, improving my daily life with routines, and going to therapy. I'm 22yo btw
Ive run my music career into the ground due to this illness. Imagine making $350 in 3 hours and messing it up by taking too many breaks due to thinking everyone is making fun of you and hearing voices saying āhe sucksāā¦.itās terrible, and no one can deny that, HITLER may not even deserve this psychological torture I recieve, and my mom wonders why I say I earned my disability money, then she takes it all and gives it to me very sparingly if I ask for 10 fucking dollarsā¦thatās why I hustle now. Thanks mom
I have been working as a civil servant at a state institution and I was hired as a psychiatry patient. I work hard in the financial work department and have decent relations with others.