[TheirFailedProject]

I'm putting this here as I was diagnosed with Psychosis, two years a go approximately!

For a while now I've been experiencing weird “coincidences” such as... I would want to gain some knowledge on a certain species... later on that same day, a television program would come on about “said species” and various other things (weird things) that I'd wonder about, suddenly appeared on the television that same day or the day after.

Just yesterday the word “muffy” popped into my head (I don't know why I thought of that word) I was listening to the radio station at the time and a few seconds after I thought of that word, the guy on the radio said the word “muffy” it wasn't part of a sentence either, he just dropped that word randomly into the conversation.

Logically these are just coincidences but EVERYDAY? I still hold on to the fact that they are just coincidences and if I started to believe they were anything other... well, my thoughts would be that I'd of finally lost the plot then.

Anyone else experienced weird coincidences, constantly making them too spooky?

[spiritual_emergency]

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Try here: Synchronicity & Meaningful Coincidences.

Meanwhile, how's your ego boundaries? I find that when my own get a little thin I'm more likely to experience synchronistic events. This, in itself, isn't a bad thing, but it can also be an indication that I'm feeling overly stressed ("worn thin") and in need of some solitude.

[TheirFailedProject]

Thankyou spiritual_emergency!

That was a very interesting read, it has stopped my mind wondering off into other directions where it really shouldn't, Hehe.

Thanks again.

"Meanwhile, how's your ego boundaries? I find that when my own get a little thin I'm more likely to experience synchronistic events. This, in itself, isn't a bad thing, but it can also be an indication that I'm feeling overly stressed ("worn thin") and in need of some solitude. "

I do find that I am always looking for solitude, but for a while now all I've been doing is staying in my bedroom not really talking to anyone.

[spiritual_emergency]

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TheirFailedProject: That was a very interesting read, it has stopped my mind wondering off into other directions where it really shouldn't, Hehe.

Synchronicity can be a very common occurrence for many, many people. It helps to know that for all intensive purposes it's "normal".

I do find that I am always looking for solitude, but for a while now all I've been doing is staying in my bedroom not really talking to anyone.

During my own recovery, there were lots of times I felt a need to be alone too. I can't say that everyone around me understood that; I know that my family members and friends often felt rejected by my withdrawal.

Over time, there came a point when I felt a need to have contact with a few more people. The process wasn't something immediate like flicking a light switch: I need to be alone / I need to be with other people. It was a long, slow, back and forth process. I had a need to be alone 90% of the time, then 80%, then 70% and so on. I'm now about five years past my experience of psychosis and these days, I'm probably with other people about 60% of the time. My solitude time is still of tremendous importance to me, however.

[TheirFailedProject]

Thank you for sharing your own experience spiritual_emergency it is much appreciated and very insightful. You also cast a little bit more hope that I too can begin to overcome this gradually and manage it.

[spiritual_emergency]

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TheirFailedProject: You also cast a little bit more hope that I too can begin to overcome this gradually and manage it.

I confess, I believe full recovery is possible for many, maybe even most. Some might consider me delusional as a result but I think the odds are on my side. I do agree however that it's a gradual process. There are no timetables, no schedules that can be imposed. It happens as it happens but there are certain factors that can help it happen: family, friends, insight, understanding, meaning, meds as personally determined, etc.

Meantime, you might enjoy the following thread too. I posted it at another forum and perhaps I should recreate it here. Until and if that occurs however, the link will be found here: Voices of Recovery

[TheirFailedProject]

Hi, spiritual_emergency!

I think I managed to read everything in the link in your last post. Very, very interesting. It maybe handy if the link was put at the top in a sticky somewhere as it is rather helpful.

Take Care!

[Swedish]

I recommend Shirley McLaines "Out on a limb". It´s a miniseries that was shown on TV, you can probably order it on Amazon.com
New Age stuff dealing with syncronicities :-)
Well if you worry about loosing it again, talk to a family member or your shrink so they can watch over you a bit extra if necessary.

[Doh2007]

I love when that happens! I insert the thought that it might just be a coincidence, just to stay balanced.

I feel like it's a gift. It makes me feel special.

Also, I often know what people are thinking. I had a psychologist who validated me. He asked me if I know who's on the phone when it rings. I often do. Thankfully, that's one of the things you can get instant verification on.