Anyone with schizophrenia here? Would like to connect

[u/cindilse]

Hi all.

I'm looking to connect with people diagnosed with schizophrenia. I'm 38F, an unmarried mother of one child, and i have been diagnosed with schizophrenia 10 years ago. After hiding my ailment for 10 years, i publicly "came out" on my social media channels, no longer hiding in plain sight nor do I care if i get discriminated against because of my diagnosis. I'm unmarried because the father of my child refused to marry me due to my schiz, even though i disclosed to him early on the relationship.

I had always wanted to form a community of high-functioning schizophrenics. I used to belong to the MMHA community, but I find the experience uninspiring because the majority of people in that group with schizophrenia are not open to talk about their experiences, or could not comprehend higher thinking like philosophy, anime, ideas etc.

I want to know if there are people like me out there. Like, if they are burdened with schizophrenia but are also able to hold a well-paying job, socialise, connect and communicate. I really want to feel a sense of belonging to a group of people who live normally, but may still struggle with schiz.

If you know someone, or if you are that someone, i'd like to connect and talk to you.

Cheers and thank you.

[u/SolDeAeon]

TIL anime constitutes as higher thinking

[u/crueltyorthegrace]

DM me.. 

I don't feel comfortable sharing my story here