Newbie Introductions

I am looking to share my experiance with those who are just strating there journy in gettind help with their illnes. Or those who are not sure what resorces to turn to. I feel that I have a lot to offer.

At the same tiime I am looking for some suggestions of how to live life with an illnes. I have skitzoaffective disorder. I have done a lot of work through therapy and goups and medicine ... but I am looking for advice in every day life...

How do you handle day to day stressers?
dating?
figuring out where my illnes fits into who I am?
Socializing?
What to share what not to?

I woud really apreciate some advie. I would also love to be of service to those who have questions for me as well. Like I said I have gotten a lot of help for my illnes over many many years...If ou have questions for me, let mt me know....

Hi glassishalffull,

You can find alot of info in the Schizo section of the forum. If you cant find it, we will get you there.

Welcome to psychForum. Glad you posted and said Hi.

peace,
Red

Thank you smalltalkred. I'm actually having an awful day today. My treaters feel that I am not progresing as fast as they would hope. This is obviously very digouraging news. I feel untreatable right now. Thanks for the info on where to get info..

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helloo... i'm new here... i love music and books

i have some troubles with my self esteem but looking forward to the future.

Welcome dadda,

Glad you introduced your self. We all try to support each other here and it can be a warm and welcoming.

I am SmallTalkRed, and it is nice to meet you.

Hello... I'm new here as well. I'm a college student and I love art, writing, foreign cultures, and travelling. I just wish I could become more involved in life so I can fully chase and enjoy all of my interests.

I'm glad I finally found a place like this; I've been living with depression, anxiety, and avoidance for a while. Despite having many acquaintances, there's no one I'm close enough with to confide in. I have few intimate friends and have no idea how to go about forming them. I've only met with a therapist one time so far, and since I'm home from college for the summer, I can't see her again for another two months. So, this is somewhat of a last resort to seek help.

Basically I feel a hopeless detachment from life and society and can't get the energy to involve myself in anything, even though I do have many ambitions. I don't know how to connect with new people, or even with the people that I know. And when I try to make changes in my life or routine, I end up not going through with them because I somehow can't get the motivation up (even to seek help/therapy). It just gets worse with time and is especially unbearable in the summer when I have no school and nothing to do.

I really hope I can finally find help. I need to connect with someone, be part of something again. Or even just talk to someone who knows what I'm going through.

Welcome Multipolar,

Glad you joined and introduced yourself.
I struggle with depression myself. It would be
impossible for me to handle by myself.

If you can find it in you, talk to a doctor,
dont let that depression control your life.

Warm regards,
Red

Hey, I'm a n00b.

I just thought that as I've just joined, this'd be a good place to start posting.

And now to introduce myself a little.
I'm 18, I'm at sixth form college and I live in London in the UK.
In the past, I've suffered with depression, anxiety, mild agoraphobia and self injury.
I enjoy doodling, going out with mates, watching films... And I LOVE music!

x

PaperFlower,

Welcome to the forum! It is always nice when a new member
introduces theirself.

What do you doodle, I like to do that too.

You picked a pretty name. I guess I will see you on the board.

Nice to meet you,
Red

Hi karyn
you are doing a very dood job keep it up it will bea pleasure for me if i could help u do tell me if you need my help i any way i would like to help u i like this website