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[bunnyrae]

Is there anyone here with schizophrenia?

[Rick1on1]

This forum is not appropiate for dealing with schizophrenia. You will need to speak with a psychologist.

[Healthyman11 in reply to Rick1on1]

Pretty sure schizophrenia falls under mental health

[Rick1on1 in reply to Healthyman11]

Meant no offensive - just felt that as illness, it is not conducive to self-help treatments.

But please share your experiences as it may help others.

Good luck and take care.

[Catharsis]

I have schizophrenia. I've been dealing with it for five years. I take antipsychotics, but I still hear voices.

What's on your mind?

[hypercat54]

Schizophrenia comes under mental health and is entirely appropriate to discuss on here. You may get more help on a more specific site though. x

[bunnyrae in reply to hypercat54]

I type it in but this site pop up.

[bunnyrae]

I have a psychiatrist and a counselor. I just feel alone with it.

[Catharsis in reply to bunnyrae]

bunnyrae, it is a very isolating illness and I know what you are going through.

I have no job and very few friends. Sometimes I just want to give up...

Do you still have symptoms, or have the meds worked for you?

I also have a psychiatrist, but the medication he prescribes me doesn't get rid of the voices.

Do you have anyone to talk to? I am extremely lucky to have a boyfriend who understands. It makes it easier... If not, keep talking on here... Everyone is very kind.

[bunnyrae in reply to Catharsis]

Yes I’m on meds. They help a lot but when I’m stressed or anything the voices and hallucinations come back.

[Catharsis in reply to bunnyrae]

That's what happens to me. I had a relapse in 2015 when I was working and was very stressed. Now I am unemployed, but searching for another job. When I go to my Spanish classes in the evening, I hear the voices more loudly than when I am at home.

You say your husband doesn't understand, but how about in your family?

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi bunnyrae and welcome to this caring forum where you will receive support from other members. You may also like to have a look at mind.org.uk who also provide advice and support. You may also find some of the pinned posts on the screen helpful. Please stay on the forum and let us know how you are doing. You are not alone. Thank you and best wishes.

[Suzie40]

I don't, but hello x

[bunnyrae]

I’m looking for support. My husband doesn’t understand. I feel alone with it.

[bunnyrae]

My family doesn’t like to talk to talk about. I like I’m a burden or complaining. So I talk to counselor. I have a new job that stresses me out. I work in fast food. The drive thru bothers me the most.

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Hi. I'm suffering from schizophrenia & am prescribed Clozapine. The clozapine helps but I had adverse side effects from it. My dose is 250daily. I'm also attending a psychiatrist.