[Sookie]

My guy is of soundmind and he doesn't know about me, though I think he suspects. I don't know what it is about him, but whenever I'm with him the voices stop. You can't know how relaxing that is, to hear the constant clamor of fake **** in your head, seeing things that aren't there and having to act normal, then meeting someone who just makes that insanity fade away. I can't figure why this is?

Is love a way to medicate schizophrenia?

Has anyone else encountered this kind of situation?

I don't know what to make of it.

[pachyderm]

> Is love a way to medicate schizophrenia?

Yes.

Since deprivation of love is a cause, lots of love now can be the cure.

[spiritual_emergency]

Can love cure schizophrenia? It certainly can't hurt. I'm certain I never would have moved into recovery had I not had people in my life who loved me.

Your own situation sounds quite intriguing. Can you identify why you might be feeling the way you do when in your boyfriend's vicinity? Do you feel safer or perhaps force yourself to be more in control?

If you feel comfortable sharing, I'm curious to know what "tone" of voices are you typically dealing with, i.e., angry, commanding, supportive, etc. Can you identify any connection between the voices themselves and your boyfriend's presence?

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[Simcha]

Originally Posted by Sookie

My guy is of soundmind and he doesn't know about me, though I think he suspects. I don't know what it is about him, but whenever I'm with him the voices stop. You can't know how relaxing that is, to hear the constant clamor of fake **** in your head, seeing things that aren't there and having to act normal, then meeting someone who just makes that insanity fade away. I can't figure why this is?

Is love a way to medicate schizophrenia?

Has anyone else encountered this kind of situation?

I don't know what to make of it.

Sookie,

I think love is the answer to a lot of things in life. One of the reasons the way you feel better with your boyfriend is probably because he makes you feel secure, relaxed, happy. When a person has stress that goes unabated as you undoubtedly did (hearing voices and seeing things only you can see must be really stressful), your symptoms were activated. Stress that goes unchecked and takes over makes all sorts of bad things happen, far beyond that of schizophrenia alone.

What makes you think your boyfriend suspects anything? I'm assuming your speaking of your mental health history? If you feel secure with him, then you shouldn't have any problem telling him private things as the relationship moves forward. I wish you the best!