How old were you when you had your first episode?

Same here, I was certainly troubled and and delusional at times but didn't have my first real, undeniably psychotic episode until I was...19? Or was it 20? That whole period of time is hazy.

at 29 and I am 72 now, 43 years of experience. Been married 48 years, 2 adult children and 4 grand kids. In spite of all the past challenges I am proud to have made it this far and I look forward to every new day. My wife, a former RN, has been my pillar of strength. I have been able to return the favor by providing her with a very secure financial future for our old age.