[Ashlym2929]

I am a 27 year old disabled veteran, woman. I have schizophrenia, and I am a survivor of sexual abuse as well. I think the schizophrenia was brought about by drugs I did due to the abuse, by both males and females. I am looking for housing, as my condition is worsening. I forget to shut the door when I go to the bathroom, and I realize the windows are open and everyone can see, I forget to lock my doors, I forget to put food away, I forget to check my mail, I forget everything as the voices keep me in a constant altered reality, and I am always talking to them, all day long. I have no emotions, I have no self defense to my body sexually, mentally, or emotionally. I have no feelings. I am alone, I know no one with my illness. I just recently came across NAMI, but I don't have transportation to go to the meetings. I am so scared of becoming another number and getting drugged up by the VA- which is notorious here in Fort Worth, for overmedicating.

I am not elderly, and I don't know if there are any resources available for me, or what I can do. I atleast would prefer to find a roommate, who is a woman, who is not chronically severely like bedridden ill.

[Travelinglady]

Hi, Ashlym2929! Maybe you could at least get a contact name of the person who heads up the local NAMI group and give him/her a call. Who knows, maybe other members live somewhat close to you. Also, see if he or she knows about the housing situation.

You might not want to hear this, but some folks with schizophrenia end up finding group homes.

Best wishes!

Let us know what's happening, please!

[liveforfish]

Contact your department of mental health dept. They should help you find a home and get support needed.