I have been getting this stifling feeling that I will never achieve independence and be self-supporting. I have a book that says 25% of schizophrenics, ten years after contracting the illness, will improve but will still require an extensive network of support. I feel like I might be in this category.

I also feel like I have Autism at times. I wonder if I have it. I do feel socially awkward a lot. But then again, I remember talking about it with my psychotherapist and she said that there is an overlap in symptoms with Schizophrenia and Autism. I have also read that people with Schizophrenia can get sensory overload. I get this a LOT. Especially when driving. But for the most part, I guess I am feeling pretty okay. I just wish I could be more independent and comfortable with myself.