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25-11-2018 01:57 PM
25-11-2018 01:57 PM
Interacting with schizophrenia
I have schizophrenia. I have started a new job.
I put myself in a fight and flight response a lot of the time. I need to find a safe place mentally to talk and interact with others. I have read the special event forum on creating and maintaining connection.
Does anyone know anything about this or able to help?
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25-11-2018 02:06 PM
25-11-2018 02:06 PM
Re: Interacting with schizophrenia
@Everan Hi Everan I contributed to the forum. I have bipolar 1 with schizoaffective disorder. It was an interesting talk that we had. I find it hard to maintain friendships as I cannot be bothered half the time or am too paranoid the other part.
Medication has helped immensely with my fight response ... as for flight it is always there in the background.
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25-11-2018 02:07 PM
25-11-2018 02:07 PM
Re: Interacting with schizophrenia
Hello @Everan
Its great you have a job.
Finding ways to express and connect has helped a lot of people on this forum. Sometimes its the return of the same "faces" or posters that makes a difference. Sometimes its reading a story that strikes a strong chord within.
Schizophrenia is a difficult condition to manage, so all kudos to you for managing work.
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25-11-2018 09:48 PM - edited 25-11-2018 09:50 PM
25-11-2018 09:48 PM - edited 25-11-2018 09:50 PM
Re: Interacting with schizophrenia
Hi mate, have you gotten diagnoised with a sleep disorder?
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13-12-2018 06:38 PM
13-12-2018 06:38 PM
Re: Interacting with schizophrenia
I don’t want to go crazy.
I find that when I am around other people I behave differently.
I don’t like not enjoying conversations. I don’t like appearing not smart.
I struggle to interact and think on my feet.
Also not getting into personal battles helps.
I read if i turn the struggle switch off this helps.
I want to do more self compassion to increase the soothing systems.
Does anyone relate or have any ideas?
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13-12-2018 07:26 PM
13-12-2018 07:26 PM
Re: Interacting with schizophrenia
@Everan I agree with you about avoiding personal battles, tho that can be a challenge when lots of people have all sorts of strong opinions and want me to agree with them.
It has taken a long while to be able to hold my own in conversations and not get bulldozed.
The only way to get better at thinking on my feet has been to practise it, and practising here has been great. I often overthink, but am staying in the thick of things.
CHeers Apple
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13-12-2018 07:36 PM
13-12-2018 07:36 PM
Re: Interacting with schizophrenia
Thanks @Appleblossom. It helps to hear from you. I am just beginning the journey of talking to others (avoiding doesn't work).
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13-12-2018 07:42 PM
13-12-2018 07:42 PM
Re: Interacting with schizophrenia
@Everan I am not isolated at the moment but in the past I was. Isolation is very difficult. Avoidance sometimes can be wise, but human beings are all over the place, and if we dont connect then bad feelings can arise ....
How is your work?
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13-12-2018 07:47 PM
13-12-2018 07:47 PM
Re: Interacting with schizophrenia
Yes i feel out of place when i am not connecting with others.
Work is okay. I really need to connect with others to do better.
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13-12-2018 07:51 PM
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