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17 May 2022 08:55 PM
17 May 2022 08:55 PM
Hi i have just signed up to try and gain more support around my illness of schizophrenia as I have been so blind sighted by it for 3 years but am finally starting to expect my self as a person but would like some support when things get tough
thanks for listening
17 May 2022 09:04 PM
17 May 2022 09:04 PM
Welcome to the forums @Hello_ and thank you for sharing some of your story with us 😊. I'm going to tag a few members who may be able to relate @Anon1975 @Patchworks @Krishna
17 May 2022 09:21 PM
17 May 2022 09:21 PM
Welcome @Hello_ to this safe space and well done you on reaching out for support. I’m sure you will find many here who are willing to listen and support you on your journey. 🙏❤️ Tag me by typing @then tap my username if you would like to chat. Once again, welcome.
17 May 2022 09:38 PM
17 May 2022 09:38 PM
@Krishna thanks very much for your support! Very much appreciate having someone listen!
feel very alone sometimes with the illness but it’s good that people can relate in a positive way!
18 May 2022 08:33 AM
18 May 2022 08:33 AM
Hi @Hello_
I live with schizoaffective disorder which is like schizophrenia and I also have depression. It is a difficult illness to come to terms with, especially in the beginning. Good for you to join the forums as the people here are very supportive and welcoming.
You're definitely not alone, in fact schizophrenia happens to about 1 in 100 people.
I'm happy to chat online here about it all, so welcome!
07 Mar 2023 02:39 PM
07 Mar 2023 02:39 PM
@Hello_ I have had Schizophrenia since 2006 and often while on medication I would forget this because my life would be so normal.
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