I ask because I have paranoid schizophrenia and am able to do very little. I can neither work full-time nor part-time, I have tried casual voluntary work, but still find even this difficult. So I am just wondering whether any schizophrenics who are reading this can tell me about their day, I might get inspired.
2006-10-12 18:48:25 · 14 answers · asked by rutlander1979 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I ask because I have paranoid schizophrenia and am able to do very little. I can neither work full-time nor part-time, I have tried casual voluntary work, but still find even this difficult, due to paranoia and social anxiety. (I also have depression) So I am just wondering whether any schizophrenics who are reading this can tell me about their day.
2006-10-12 18:53:17 · update #1
Surf the internet, do some adminstrative work in my work place, listen to songs, hang around with friends, smoke, read......etc.
2006-10-12 18:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Rollercoaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you just need to start out slowly. It's really a never-ending battle...(doesn't that sound positive :) But, depending on how long you have been diagnosed....it may take years to find the right combination of medications for you.
But, if I were you...to begin things....I would find a hobby you enjoy...whether it's crafting, cooking, gardening, music...etc.... It will be so much easier doing things that you enjoy.
Also, be very careful to make sure you are still going out in public...isolation can seem easier...but it's often times very difficult to correct if you've made it a habit. Volunteering is a wonderful way to get out. When beginning to volunteer...try to do it someplace that #1 interests you and #2 doesn't try to give you a strict schedule of times they need you. Sometimes it's easier if you can go in for the things that you enjoy doing the most.
One more thing that's kind of off-subject....I hope you have applied for SSI Benefits...because there is nothing worse than having symptoms that make a person unable to work and also being broke. What a horrible feeling. So, if you haven't done that yet...it's quite a long process in itself...you can make that your first "hobby." lol
*elizabeth
2006-10-12 20:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by sub_katie_73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be a good idea to first look at what you enjoy doing and developing skills that would help you improve your levels of concentration. It may be a good idea to see if you can see an Occupational Therapist they are great at helping you to look at various coping mechanisms and also look at the way in which you and your illness effects your daily life. I have worked in mental health for many years and have seen individuals who have been so unwell for so long able to return to an optimum level of functioning and indeed return to full time work. You will have both good and bad days... days when things are hard and this is where occupational therapy can really help.
2006-10-12 19:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by joelyboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi I'm an OT who works on an acute mental health ward. OT's specifically work on improving Independence.
I'm not sure exactly what you are having difficult with, but it would be well worth having an OT assess you to identify what areas you are finding most difficult.
it appears that you are punishing yourself for not being able to 'do things'? i usually get the patients i work with to grade their activities, so for example, write down whats most important to you, and make sure you do these things first. Its all about feeling as though each day you have achieved something, even if it is just managing to get to the bank, or to your local shops.
there are organisations set up that offer opportunities in the day (free of charge), and again these are fun things. You will get to meet new people and you may be inspired by them. Also you need to take one step at a time, the fact that you are on yahoo answers already says to me that your motivated to want to change!!! that's great! think back to when your very unwell, and how unmotivated you can become.
Alot of the patients i work with want to jump straight into a full time job, and try to find normality, but as I'm sure your aware its not always possible....
hope this helps, please feel free to contact me for more info.
2006-10-12 20:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by princesskel82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this could be exceptionally humorous if little ones weren't in touch. i think of you are going to be appropriate. even with the undeniable fact that, my brother-in-regulation became clinically determined with schizophrenia, and he says he see's vampires hiding interior the trees in our decrease back backyard, so he does not come over to our abode anymore. He additionally says that he see's mermaids floating interior the lavatories. (hehehe) Sorry. besides, the only undertaking you're able to do is to make advantageous he rather is seeing a psychological well being expert. He needs to outlive his meds, or issues gets even worse. desire this helps somewhat. sturdy luck!
2016-10-02 06:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have manic depression and getting through the meds to still be a shadow of yourself is the biggest part of the struggle but you can choose to be off your head or bring yourself back to earth
2006-10-12 19:05:48 · answer #6 · answered by william john l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of your illness, it is hard for you to focus on a job. It is the chemical in your brain that is causing the problem. You might want to tell your psychiatrist, and maybe consider a med change to help you focus more. But schiz patients can work, have worked. It is all in the combination of what your medication is doing for you.
2006-10-12 18:53:35 · answer #7 · answered by JACKIE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with the right medication you can live a relatively normal life,keep yourself occupied with whatever you feel able to cope with at that time,being mentally ill does not mean you have no inteligence in your brain, focus on the good things and thoughts,and with the right help and support i am sure you can find your way forward.
2006-10-13 00:36:41 · answer #8 · answered by batty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do very little, mostly sleep 14 hours a day. It is not that i sleep the entire extra time, but i am laying and thinking-=--less i have the anxiety pains.........I try to do a lot, I want to do a lot-but i just can not perfoirm.,
2006-10-12 19:10:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, PEOPLE WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA it is ALWAYS the person first! thanks now , please try a Yahoo group or Psychcentral they both have so much support and inspiration. You want to meet someone with it well according to my doctors you are reading a response from one now..... God bless you and shower you with support.
2006-10-13 12:56:42 · answer #10 · answered by SerahSpy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋