New Here

I Just found this forum this morning. I am most likely going to lurk for a while though....

About me: I come from a long line of mental illness, and was lucky enough to know the warning signs. When I was 25 I had my first real breakdown. I had suffered from depression most of my life but I was diagnosed as Schizophrenic. This was not a huge surprise as that is common in my family.

I have been dealing with it now for about 5 years.

I would like to think that I am doing very well considering everything. This last year has been over all very good for me in learning how to live with my problems.

I look forward to continue living with this and learning more,and maybe even being a support to others who need it.

Hey, nice to meet you, and you are very welcome here. It sounds as if you have learned to cope quite well with schizophrenia thus far. As such, I believe that you are in a great position to lend advice to others on this website, but not just on the SChizophrenia Forum. Getting through ay difficult moment in life - such as a 'breakdown' - comparts a great deal of wisdom unto us. it then gives us the opportunity of helping others to get through them too...

Take care and best wishes
Kevin

thank you! I have read through some of the posts already but I am still learning to use these forums. I will help as I can!