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Building acceptance with schizophrenia

 


11:27pm

Sometimes, I think to myself.. " what did I ever do to deserve such an illness like schizophrenia?" I mean, I always gave back, I mind my own business, and I had already lost my sister to cancer! What more did I need to experience, in order to understand that life itself is Precious?

11:32pm

The truth was that I couldn't escape the drama that inhabited me. The endless nights of stress and desperation .. for a better life. When I found out I had schizophrenia, my heart skipped a beat. I was so angry, because If I had known this at the start of my educational journey, I would have been in a different place.. definitely not the one I was in today.

One method I found to be helpful for me to combat the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, is reminding myself that I am resilient, resourceful, and smart. Writing has kept my emotions at ease. It reminds me that I have a purpose to fulfill my ancestors who paved the way for me. 

What does building acceptance with schizophrenia look like?

Building acceptance with schizophrenia looks like, not allowing the diagnosis to take over your mind. You have to keep reminding yourself that you are simply responding to trauma that has been set upon you growing up. Secondly, you need to understand that your life isn't over. There are tons of methods (medication, psychotherapy, etc) that can help you manage your symptoms. Third, you have to understand that there is no such thing as "normal". What is normal? The life you are given today matters. Make use of every day, reminding yourself that there is no such thing as a "perfect" life. 

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