12-09-2018 04:56 PM
12-09-2018 04:56 PM
I have schizophrenia which means I find it hard to process some information. I listen very carefully to noises around me and it is very easy to disrupt my thoughts. I find that I have negative thoughts when there is a lot going on around me and I end up feeling anxious. I ask myself why am I thinking this and this helps stop me feel this way.
I crave human contact. I am having trouble understanding why I should leave the safety of my room. I know that the only way to feel better is by going outside. I need to practice more to be socially confident. I lost a lot of connections with people. I have a small circle of friends. I have the goal that I need to build up my resilience in order to support myself and be more successful.
I like the idea of leading a better life.
12-09-2018 05:28 PM
12-09-2018 05:28 PM
@Everan Hi Everan and welcome to the Sane forums 🙂 I have schizo and also find it very hard to leave the house which makes socializing extremely difficult. Do you have a psychiatrist? Some psychiatrists (like my own) hire mental health nurses to help with things like socializing. Also you should make enquiries as to whether you are eligable for funding through the NDIS regarding help socializing and outings.
You have made a good start opening up here as there are many people just like yourself who find it difficult to socialize in the real world. The forums is a good way to form online friendships and exchange experiences and have a laugh 🙂
I hope to see you around. greenpea 🙂
12-09-2018 06:07 PM
12-09-2018 06:07 PM
Thanks for your message. Nice to meet you.
I have a psychiatrist who helps me. It is hard to meet new people. I just need to practice my social skills more to engage with people.
Good talking.
12-09-2018 09:53 PM
13-09-2018 07:11 AM
13-09-2018 07:11 AM
@Everan Hi Everan you might like to say hi on the Good Morning thread to see a few more people :). Also don't forget if you want to talk to someone to put a @in front of their name then they get an email that you have sent a message to them.
See you around. greenpea xxxx
15-09-2018 01:46 PM
15-09-2018 01:46 PM
hello @Everan, how is your saturday going so far
Hello @greenpea, @outlander
15-09-2018 01:57 PM
15-09-2018 01:57 PM
@Shaz51 Hi Shaz51 hoping you are having a restful day today . Also hello to @Everan and @outlander :). Outlander hoping today is going better for you hun. xxx
15-09-2018 02:03 PM
15-09-2018 02:03 PM
catching up on a few things my super @greenpea, in between resting
how about you
15-09-2018 02:13 PM
15-09-2018 02:13 PM
Hi @Shaz51,
I have been having an alright day thanks.
I looked at a few posts about fear in the forum which is helping. I went to the shopping centre to buy some nuts after that so i guess i am going ok.
How are you?
15-09-2018 02:26 PM
15-09-2018 02:26 PM
a bit body tired today @Everan, so i think a rest might help today
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