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Old Jan 16, 2015, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by newtus View Post
being around my family has helped me a lot. now its doesnt help everything all the time. and when im alone its like i wasnt even around them at all because all the hallucinations and paranoia and delusions cone back when im alone but for those moment thats im with my family i have more control over my symptoms.

when im stressed out tho it doesnt help. i admit it.
Yeah, I went back to stay with my family when my psychosis got bad this time around & I am convinced that is part of the reason that it didn't get as bad as last time. Due to both the largely trusted company & the fact it helped with my anxiety which is a big trigger for me.

Even my GP said that being isolated was bad & clearly it is as not only are symptoms more noticeable but you can't escape them & you can ruminate on what is going on.

I'm not saying that being socially involved is an alternative for meds but it's a coping mechanism & it might mean people can manage on lower doses of medication than if they were isolated.

It definitely plays a role.
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