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Sometimes psychotic · Mar 04, 2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by neil w

with everyone posting their ages it reminded me of the thread some time ago where we listed a number of things about ourselves. someone should resurrect it if they can remember when it was. it'd be good to learn about all the new people we have here now.

If anyone is interested I think this is the thread....

http://forums.psychcentral.com/schiz...r-illness.html

neil w · Mar 04, 2016, 10:24 AM

I thought you wouldnt be able to resist finding it for us haha! Thanks! I was searching for ten not 10...

Mar 04, 2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

I know right---my T just let me know she's pregnant but has been showing for months, I wasn't sure if I should say something though because we don't talk about her. Actually I kind of like it this way because it makes me less confused emotionally, I don't really get transference etc.

I think that's the way to go about it. I've never gotten close like that to any of my T's. I don't understand how it's even possible that could happen. It's not really my business to know anything about them, we're not friends and the relationship is purely therapeutic. I prefer it like that.

Blue_Bird · Mar 04, 2016, 10:27 AM

Good morning! Feeling fantastic today. Took a shower, doing laundry, reading my books.

Today is my sister's birthday, she works until later tonight. I have a gift for her and a card, hopefully she likes it. I think she will.

@Loial, I read about half of the first book on my kindle but just restarted it from the beginning yesterday because it's been a long time since I last read any of it and I forgot the details.

Also, I've decided to just stick to learning Italian right now, I can always lean Japanese but trying to learn 2 languages at once is a bit overwhelming.

Hope everyone is well!

neil w · Mar 04, 2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by justmeandmyhead

Hi guys I haven't been feeling great so haven't been around. Stuck between worlds atm.... I need to bridge the gap between me and reality. Fully commit to this world. Then my mind won't need to flee back to the other dimension.

Hi Justme! i think youre spot on with the bit about finding more positive things to fill your days. Im in the same boat but im just scraping by atm, i dont feel bored or lonely even though im not doing much. I just know i would be better off doing more. Do you have any ideas of what you might try?

Sometimes psychotic · Mar 04, 2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by neil w

I thought you wouldnt be able to resist finding it for us haha! Thanks! I was searching for ten not 10...

Haha I was searching for 5, I only found it through searching your post history :P

Zeus123 · Mar 04, 2016, 10:53 AM

I need a second opinion. My t gave me "homework" to bring a flyer/poster for offering tutoring services. I had wanted to do this to get paid and never follow through on it. The thing is I'm in the dumps and don't feel inspired. I don't know if he's asking too much of me or being helpful. I want to get paid but that's not motivating me right now. Do you think he's wants me to get active and help me?

Angelique67 · Mar 04, 2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus123

I need a second opinion. My t gave me "homework" to bring a flyer/poster for offering tutoring services. I had wanted to do this to get paid and never follow through on it. The thing is I'm in the dumps and don't feel inspired. I don't know if he's asking too much of me or being helpful. I want to get paid but that's not motivating me right now. Do you think he's wants me to get active and help me?

He might give you ideas, I hope. It's not easy to start a new project.

Zeus123 · Mar 04, 2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Angelique67

He might give you ideas, I hope. It's not easy to start a new project.

That's true, I just feel like I don't want to do any more then what I have to. Ugh! But I see your point and he's taking it slow cuz my flyer is almost done. I hate to think of tutoring kids. I'm willing to not work but I'm bored sometimes at home. It is hard getting started.

Angelique67 · Mar 04, 2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus123

That's true, I just feel like I don't want to do any more then what I have to. Ugh! But I see your point and he's taking it slow cuz my flyer is almost done. I hate to think of tutoring kids. I'm willing to not work but I'm bored sometimes at home. It is hard getting started.

I feel similarly about trying to do something to earn extra money. I really would like/need it, but I'm afraid of venturing out of my comfort zone.

Zeus123 · Mar 04, 2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Angelique67

I feel similarly about trying to do something to earn extra money. I really would like/need it, but I'm afraid of venturing out of my comfort zone.

Yes!!! I guess that's why he's persuading me to get started. I'm tired of doing nothing but like the idea of napping whenever I want or whatever. We are struggling financially so it would help us. I can't have both worlds I gotta do something...soon.

justmeandmyhead · Mar 04, 2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by neil w

Hi Justme! i think youre spot on with the bit about finding more positive things to fill your days. Im in the same boat but im just scraping by atm, i dont feel bored or lonely even though im not doing much. I just know i would be better off doing more. Do you have any ideas of what you might try?

Well I'm going to talk to my new cpn about therapy. She seems like doer.
I'm guna ask to see an OT to help me organise my days and find things I like doing. I was offered one before but I refused it as I didn't believe I needed help with anything at the time.
I'm going to ask to be referred to this organisation that helps people with mental health problems look for work. I'm not giving up on work!
I'm going to look at clubs at my local centre that does community work. They have an art class on Mondays so I'm guna go to that and see what else they do.
And lastly I'm guna look into doing some courses at my local recovery college.
My plan is called project Build a Life lol

Angelique67 · Mar 04, 2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus123

Yes!!! I guess that's why he's persuading me to get started. I'm tired of doing nothing but like the idea of napping whenever I want or whatever. We are struggling financially so it would help us. I can't have both worlds I gotta do something...soon.

Yes, me too.

I'm scared of everything right now. I wish you wonderful luck, and motivation and decisiveness. Everything I need too lol.

Zeus123 · Mar 04, 2016, 11:22 AM

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Yes, me too.

I'm scared of everything right now. I wish you wonderful luck, and motivation and decisiveness. Everything I need too lol.

Thanks Angelique!! That means a lot!
I wish you the best too.
I may get started before I talk myself out of it! Big hugs!!

Angelique67 · Mar 04, 2016, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus123

Thanks Angelique!! That means a lot!
I wish you the best too.
I may get started before I talk myself out of it! Big hugs!!

I hope so! Thank you.

newtus · Mar 04, 2016, 11:32 AM

i took a bit of a nap but i want to go back to sleep more

Zeus123 · Mar 04, 2016, 11:37 AM

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i took a bit of a nap but i want to go back to sleep more

I tossed and turned so I got up. Frustrating!
If you have time then go back to sleep. Heck, I would. Sweet Dreams! 😊

Mar 04, 2016, 11:46 AM

I showed my psychologist where I saw spiders and shadow people and visual distortions. Pretty weird. I had a good sleep and the shot and they are pretty much gone. I didn't tell him about stopping the abilify for 5 days. No voices though just was a bit paranoid and disorganized moderately in explanation and my attention was completely in and out.

junkDNA · Mar 04, 2016, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by justmeandmyhead

Hi guys I haven't been feeling great so haven't been around. Stuck between worlds atm. Had my depot yesterday so the world is holding its breath waiting for the plunge.
I need to build a life worth being in so my mind doesn't escape to my other reality. I don't believe medication is enough.
I'm going to organise my life. Maybe looking for a job isn't right for me right now as that's what sent me over the edge, but I need to do something. Before this came over me again I would spend as much time asleep as possible to avoid having nothing to do. That's not healthy. I need to fill my time with things to do.
Combat against lack of motivation and social withdrawal.
I'm just in my own world. I need to bridge the gap between me and reality. Fully commit to this world. Then my mind won't need to flee back to the other dimension.

how would you feel about volunteering somewhere? less commitment and stress i think

junkDNA · Mar 04, 2016, 11:52 AM

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I think that's the way to go about it. I've never gotten close like that to any of my T's. I don't understand how it's even possible that could happen. It's not really my business to know anything about them, we're not friends and the relationship is purely therapeutic. I prefer it like that.

in my opinion, people need and want different things from therapy. i dont see any way as right or wrong, i guess.

justmeandmyhead · Mar 04, 2016, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by junkDNA

how would you feel about volunteering somewhere? less commitment and stress i think

Yeah my support worker suggested volunteering too, I guess I just feel if I'm doing work I'd rather get paid for it. Unless it was volunteering for like a homeless charity or campaigning for mental health. I'd do that

Zeus123 · Mar 04, 2016, 11:57 AM

I thought about volunteering especially for the elderly. I figured it will get me going again. Something stops me, I don't know why. Maybe I'm afraid of commitment.

Mar 04, 2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by junkDNA

in my opinion, people need and want different things from therapy. i dont see any way as right or wrong, i guess.

Oh I agree. That's just the way psychologists seem to work over here and I prefer it. Just works for me.

Though I think transference doesn't really have room to grow in that kind of relationship. And that seems like a good thing. Just my two cents.

Mar 04, 2016, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by justmeandmyhead

Yeah my support worker suggested volunteering too, I guess I just feel if I'm doing work I'd rather get paid for it. Unless it was volunteering for like a homeless charity or campaigning for mental health. I'd do that

Do they have any kind of charity in your area that goes around handing out sleeping bags and soup to homeless people? They did that in the city I lived in but I never got the courage to go for it, I'd say it's very rewarding. You're in a group and you get to hear people's stories and make their lives that tiny bit easier.

newtus · Mar 04, 2016, 12:02 PM

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Yeah my support worker suggested volunteering too, I guess I just feel if I'm doing work I'd rather get paid for it. Unless it was volunteering for like a homeless charity or campaigning for mental health. I'd do that

thats how i feel. id rather get paid if im doing work but they also expect more out of you if youre actually getting paid for it.

i volunteered at a franchise petshop before, a couple of years ago. i felt like i shouldve been paid for cleaning out 8 catboxes a week.

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