I Think A Lot About How I Function
I don’t do that well!
The difference between now and at any point in my life before I was diagnosed, is significant!
I just want to be able to be more consistent in my day to day life!
I have a schedule… one that I’ve been working on for quite some time.
And, I am experimenting with the number of hours I sleep every night.
I really don’t see an end in sight to my suffering though…
I’d like to be transparent with you!
Mental illness has robbed me of a lot!
That said, I have a lot too!
A wife, her family, my mom, a dog, this community…
How cool is that?
All of it!
It’s all great!
I am seriously grateful for the people (and dog) I count on, to help brighten my day!
I just would have liked my life to turn out differently.
I would have liked to have been a therapist.
But, I don’t function all that well with what I am dealing with, and there is zero let up of persistent symptoms.
FYI There aren’t many people with schizophrenia leading therapy groups.
Peer groups, perhaps…
But, not all out therapy sessions!
Oh well…
These are just my thoughts!
And, I have accepted my situation for what it is…
I recognize that many people are not doing what they would have enjoyed doing, if given the chance.
As for me… this is what I can do!
So, I am doing it!
Mentally Ill In America
He/Him. I write #poetry and #blog about #mentalhealth. We are only here for a sliver of time #lifelonglearner #helper #schizoaffective. Opinions are my own.
I’m glad you’ve got that good stuff to help balance out the bad.
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Thanks so much, Ashley!
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I understand you, it is hard to juggle everything but the good stuff can put weigh the bad, and who said you can not lead a group?? When you are ready you will be able to accomplish anything, with the right support and help in place for you along the way. Hope you can follow your dreams one day, until then just keep doing what you are doing with the ones who love and support you around you.
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There is a concern with people with psychosis being therapists, due to under or over diagnosing patients. It’s a fair perspective and must be considered. Thanks for commenting.
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You’ll be fine…maybe not tommorrow but definitely one day dear
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Thank you!
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Sometimes we have to grieve our lost potential, even as we are grateful for what we do have and what we can do. ❤
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Thanks for commenting!
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