#schzophrenia

[cancerstanople]

shout-out to all my neurospicy folks who were constantly challenged and questioned every time you shared something about yourself growing up and now you can't distinguish reality from fiction or trust your own mind :]

[robertfrancis4]

Schizophrenia and insight, on YouTube

#schzophrenia and insight, on YouTube-

Attached below is todays video link to my “On Conquering Schizophrenia” YouTube channel. Today entails the power of “insight”. Like all, todays video is ever brief and can be viewed amid a cognitive balance.

#schizophrenia #peersupport #psychoeducation #recovery #psychosis #livedexperience #inspiration #humor #psychology #psychiatry #socialwork #philosophy #nytimes #usatoday #oprah #pbs #npr #washingtonpost #readers #writerslift #bookcommunity #booklovers

[subjectseventeen]

hi we suspect we have cotard’s delusion, but we know for sure that we struggle with eating/hygiene/etc because of it. i saw your tips on eating but do you have any more suggestions? tysm!! :3

definitely! wasn't sure if you just meant more eating tips but i did both eating and hygiene!!

eating tips:

eat as soon as you get signals of hunger. now this depends on how hunger works for you, since some people don't ever actually feel hungry. if you get hunger pangs or a headache, or anything like that, listen and eat as soon as you can. i know i will skip out on eating if i don't act on it immediately.

if you don't ever feel hungry, maybe try setting alarms throughout the day reminding you to eat and drink.

don't think too hard about what you're eating. i know some people will tell you eating only junk food is bad for your body, but honestly don't sweat it unless a doctor is specifically telling you otherwise. eating anything is good enough, i promise.

try carrying a water bottle with you and and eat salty snacks if you can. you'll feel a lot better! anything from instant ramen to pretzels will work, it allows your body to absorb more nutrients and make you feel better. (especially if you decay/rot like me, it helps you feel less gross!)

make a list of food that is safe to eat for you and let anyone giving you care/living with you have access to it. (if that is in your case of course, like a parent or roommate) this will allow them to know what you Enjoy eating.

hygiene tips:

i do have less of a list for this one, due to another delusion, hygiene is really hard for me. i struggle with this the most and i'm not sure exactly how to suggest tips that would help, when none really help for me.

dry shampoo is your friend.

honestly the best fix i found for me, is that my human partner showers waaaay more regularly than i do. we don't currently live together and they live in a different country, but when they were over i would just shower with them whenever they did.

keep some perfume/essential oils on you, so if you ever feel particularly stinky or gross you can always make yourself feel a little better about it.

maybe marking days on your calendar when you should shower might help! like every other day, every three days, or maybe once or twice a week depending on your needs.

feel free to ask for more tips or honestly anything, and i'm here to help!

[mandofury]

Had a appointment this morning with my psychiatrist, we talked about the possible schizophrenia diagnosis. She said she didn't want to label it, which I can understand. Probably to help prevent a stigmatized view with me having the diagnosis. For me personally though I'll be putting schizophrenia in my bio here, it helps me and it provides validation. I also put autistic traits in my bio as well, I've been told by another doctor that I have them but that it wasn't enough to meet the full autism diagnosis. Which is okay I guess? I'm still figuring things out with my mental health journey and it's all still pretty new to me. If I'm misunderstanding anything feel free to let me know

[divaness28]

Sometimes it’s okay to not be okay 😞 ….for those who battle in silence, for those who wear a mask, and for those who have to pretend everyday…I see you. #depression #majordepressivedisorder #anxiety #selfharm #suicidalthoughts #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #panicattacks #bpd #biopolar #schzophrenia #learningdisabilities #comorbidities https://www.instagram.com/p/CdZdZNvrUWB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pinkykyra]

My eyes are really pretty 😌💞💐 You may use as reference for your own artwork~ Credit isn't necessary, but appreciated 🥰💖 Any likes, comments, bookmarks, and shares are appreciated too! _______________________________ Just wanted to post something different 💖💞 💐 I will try to upload more, so please be patient till then. A bit of an explanation and perspective below. _______________________________ I was feeling SUPER depressed and low yesterday. I'm better today, but I worry too much about a lot of stuff. I struggle a lot with mental health issues (i.e. GAD, depression, schizophrenia, OCD, some ADD tendencies), but I try to remain positive regardless, for both myself and for others. That's just who I am. I can't stand being mad at someone or something, I can't stand being sad or crying a lot (esp. in front of others), and I stay to myself so I can keep my negative thoughts away from the people I love. However, it still isn't healthy to do, cause I'm projecting those extra negative thoughts on myself. Please, if you have these kind of things happen to you too, regardless of mental health issues, tell someone what you are going through. Communication is key 💞💖 It's really scary and frustrating if you have no one, or, feel so afraid to talk because you are uncomfortable. I've been there MANY times. I had to be hospitalized at least 5 times for this reason... You matter. Believe that please, for me, okay? 💐💐💐💞💞💐💐💐 _____________________________ #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalillnessawareness #anxiety #anxietywarrior #depression #depressionandanxiety #ocd #ocdawareness #schzophrenia _______________________ #reference #artreference #drawingreferences #eyesreference #eyes #eyesreferences #blackartist #blackartists #blackwomanartist #artreferences (at Ellenville, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTKL_rNrERi/?utm_medium=tumblr

[seanchai-tostach]

Ugh. Seeing nightcrawlers everywhere today. Now I need to skip dinner cause they're in the food.

[mustarrd]

"It won't matter if I die- there's over 7 billion people on this planet. One gone won't be a big deal."

Okay you're right about the 7 billion part- but think about how there's millions of other people thinking the same thing as you? What would we do without all you wonderful people?

The thing is- the world is really huge. So huge that as humans we make our own worlds. Those in our life are our world. We are affected by them daily. You make think you are insignificant, but you affected everyone's worlds. In so many great ways.

"No one cares about me." Someone out there, loves you so much. You may just be blinded by your own self hate/lack of life at the moment, or they just not be able to express it. It doesn't even have to be a person you personally know,

think about that stray cat you sometimes feed

or the lonely kid you wave to in the hallway

or that girl who you said had nice shoes.

or maybe that little worm you moved off the sidewalk, into the cool grass.

The world is so big that we make our own personal ones, and your world & others world's will cease to exist without you.

And all this doesn't just mean "stay for those who love you", it's more "stick around because you owe it to yourself." Stick around for y o u. because you deserve it.

[mrspacy]

*HOTLINE*

*A NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHES*

Jacket, takes point!

[greenpillowtampon-blog-blog]

always feel like this guy is watching me.

[shittyenby]

Dunno if someone already used that term, actually I think i created it rn, but it's mental fishing

For me, mental fishing happens when my brain just show me/throw at me completely random, out of order, and from different times of my life at me, out of nowhere

I remembered something completely out of context, technically "useless" to use in therapy, but he decided to show me. It was my 6th birthday.

Not to mention, that the memory is "throw" back again, so I'll probably won't remember that unless the "fishing" happen one more time

Do you guys also have "mental fishing?"

[yanderegentleman]

IF YOU DONT LIKE ME OR WHAT I POST HERE LEAVE ME ALONE!! This is where I vent..honestly I’m super tired of everything and everyone..also lovely being so quick to judge me when you couldn’t care less about me or actually know me . Please fucking get away from me ..I’m sick I’m terrible the voices are crazy and so am I

[irvie84]

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Face swapping. Can relate to this one as been dead more than a few times, only to be brought back against my will kicking and screaming. PTSD SUCKS and I live everyday is HELL. #ptsdawareness #ptsd #schzophrenia #mentalhealthawareness #deadinside💔 #justkeepgoing #justkeepswimming #suicideawarness #suicideisnotselfish #suicideisnotselfishitsdesperation #survivor #childrapesurvivor (at Brassall, Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ08d25BcSX/?utm_medium=tumblr

[therealbessy]

#createhope #createyourself #iwasthere #notalone #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #depression #anxiety #schzophrenia #bipolar #trauma #ptsd #recovery #inspiration #quotes #morningmotivation (at Pleasantville Mhc) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHVCdm8lB4p/?igshid=1jmh1e4odq8ze

[imsadletshavesexx]

Mental Health Awareness

Okay so before I hit my post limit and/or go to bed, I just wanna say that for anyone who is struggling their mental health right now, you are NOT alone. I know that gets said a lot and it’s hard to believe but I know it’s true, because guess what? Right now, I am struggling too. I am not in the best place, my mood is low, I’ve been cutting myself again, I haven’t eaten in hours and I’m not entirely sure why I’m still here BUT I know that I’ve felt this way before and survived. You’re not alone because I’m here too. And the great thing about rock bottom is that there’s no where else to go but up. I know it’s hard, I know getting out of bed somedays is like running a marathon and I know how many people do not get it, but I do. I get it, and I am here, even in my worst times, to help you through it. Maybe we cannot save each other, but we can help each other save ourselves. So, no matter what you’re going through right now; I am here for you and I am proud of you. If you’re suicidal and still here, I’m so proud of you. If you’re recovering and didn’t relapse today, I’m so proud of you. If you did relapse today, that’s okay, I’m still so proud of you. If you feel awful and think your not worth it or important, I think you’re amazing and the world needs you in it, and I’ll always be proud to say that I exist in the same world you do. Life is hard, and it is especially hard on those of us who put up a battle everyday with ourselves because of our invisible illnesses, but you will get through this, WE will get through this because we are stronger than we think we are and our bodies won’t give up without a fight and neither should we. You will win this war even if you lose a few battles. You will come out the other side strong, brave and beautiful. And I’ll be rooting for you the whole time. 

So, this #mentalhealthawarenessday I want you to know that you are not alone, and that there are people exactly like you out there, struggling but surviving. In this digital age where we see only the best, edited versions of people I know that can be hard to believe but at the ned of the day we all have demons to battle, and they are all as valid as each other. I’m guilty of thinking that this world is ugly and cruel, but the fact is that this world is insanely beautiful and good, there is much more good in the world than bad, we just need to find and focus on it. Even when you’re at your worst, be kind to others, and yourself, lift them up instead of trying to drag them down to where you are. Spread love, not hate. Don’t over do it, take it easy and slow and remember that nothing is so bad that suicide is the only option. And as hard as it is, and I know this because I won’t think half the stuff I’ve said applies to me, practice what you preach. You would never encourage someone to hurt themselves or be mean to themselves so don’t do it to yourself, even though that is WAY easier said than done. Find the things that keep you happy and grounded, focus on the things that are beautiful and make you more beautiful. And never forget that you’re off to bright place, today is your day. 

 I’m gonna end this lil post with the words of this generation’s favourite talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres, please, today and all days, “be kind to one another.” 

[felhofej]

My aim is to make a sight to my inner universe trough art.