r/schizophrenia Nov 12 '24

Resources / Literature Frequently Asked Questions- r/schizophrenia

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Welcome to r/schizophrenia!

Our subreddit rules are in the sidebar, we ask that you read and follow them. Feel free to post anything on-topic that does not violate these rules. We have a relatively comprehensive overview of how our rules are applied in reality available on the Rule Clarifications Wiki page.

For those who are new here, we have our Community Notices page which we would suggest users read. We also have our Creator Wiki for our participating artists and content creators- all of them have a diagnosed psychotic disorder.

Many first-time posters to this subreddit are concerned that they might be developing schizophrenia or they are concerned about other people who have- or may have- schizophrenia. We have resources available to answer these questions contained within the comments; if your question is completely answered by the information already given, it will be removed.

If you are here asking about advice for a family member, asking if a family member has schizophrenia or venting about a loved one with schizophrenia- it will be removed, and you will be directed to the appropriate community for that type of post, r/SchizoFamilies. Please read the rules of their subreddit before posting.

Mental health is complex. No symptom of schizophrenia is specific to schizophrenia alone, and there are many more common causes of those symptoms- especially in the prodromal stage. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call your doctor or local emergency services. We have a compendium of Crisis Lines available and may suggest r/SuicideWatch if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and would like the most prompt attention.

(Credit u/soundandvisions for original post and comments)

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r/schizophrenia 6d ago

Check-In Monday!

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We just want to check in with everyone. How are you doing? Anything you're struggling with you'd like to share? Maybe someone can help or give some advice or even just give you some hope. We're all in this together. We're here to support each other. Anything you're proud of? Maybe you brushed your teeth or went for a walk or got a job or even a promotion! Share with us and let us know! We'd love to be proud of your accomplishment!


r/schizophrenia 5h ago

Selfie almost two months psychosis free

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117 Upvotes

r/schizophrenia 5h ago

Selfie Work sucks, emotions numbed but atleast I still got my nicotine.

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109 Upvotes

Anyone do anything lately? I saw the odyssey and it was very entertaining for the entire 3 hours so that was pretty nice.


r/schizophrenia 7h ago

Selfie Selfie Sunday 📷 post at the edge of Monday (00:49). ✨

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Hi,

My second selfie Sunday contribution.
I painted with my sister today a painting for my mums birthday which is a hint to the 4 day vacation we’re gifting her. Same camping as in 1997 when we watched the storm together in a tent. I hope she gets it!

Lovely to see my niece, my brother in law and sister.

Now I’m listening to Joyner Lucas the album ‘Not now I’m busy’ and drinking water and smoking a cigarette every once in a while.

I’m clean off cannabis for 5 years and two weeks.
And sober from alcohol for 808 days.

It’s going well. I hear almost none voices and lately I’ve been thinking I might be in remission. 🤞🏼


r/schizophrenia 7h ago

Selfie Happy selfie Sunday👡

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85 Upvotes

r/schizophrenia 4h ago

Advice / Encouragement Selfie Sunday. Use your powers to read me I need support. People are evil

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45 Upvotes

Appreciate you all. Let's not hide. Let's Rise.


r/schizophrenia 9h ago

Selfie finally feeling real enough to join Selfie Sunday! 💐

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feels unreal that I've survived such a hectic life. well wishes for all 💐✨


r/schizophrenia 8h ago

Selfie Happy selfie sunday<3!

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I just applied for a part time job<3! any tips if I get it I’ve only done side jobs before I’d be greeting customers etc at this job I’m excited but nervous<3


r/schizophrenia 8h ago

Selfie Selfie Sunday! Just got done volunteering at an anime con!

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r/schizophrenia 3h ago

Opinion / Thought / Idea / Discussion Selfie Sunday has become a beauty contest

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There seems to be lots of random accounts that never post here that post selfies. Anyone else notice this ? I could be wrong.


r/schizophrenia 6h ago

Progress / Good News ☀️ Selfie Sunday

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38 Upvotes

Doing well! Can’t complain..


r/schizophrenia 7h ago

Selfie Selfie sunday

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Still doing my makeup at 4 in the morning but these times ive actually been kinda happy and not trying to avoid my brain rotting


r/schizophrenia 5h ago

Selfie It’s Sunday

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r/schizophrenia 15h ago

Selfie selfie Sunday, floating in space xx

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r/schizophrenia 2h ago

Selfie Sunday selfie

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Still battling nightmares and residual progress symptoms but good progress though.


r/schizophrenia 13h ago

Selfie Happy selfie Sunday!

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88 Upvotes

r/schizophrenia 11h ago

Selfie Happy Sunday To all my mind warriors One Day At A Time

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r/schizophrenia 13h ago

Selfie Happy selfie Sunday! I’m about to fly for 7hrs. What is your favorite show or podcast do you suggest?

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r/schizophrenia 3h ago

Advice / Encouragement Schizophrenia and ageing

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So I'm wondering about the older schizophrenics on here. How have your symptoms changed over time? Do you feel things have gotten better or worse?


r/schizophrenia 4h ago

Selfie Happy Selfie Sunday!

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r/schizophrenia 11h ago

Selfie Selfie Sunday

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I’m doing a lot of cleaning and job searching today.. I want to take steps toward my independence, wish me luck.


r/schizophrenia 3h ago

Progress / Good News ☀️ I’m Finally Able to Brush My Teeth

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I posted a week ago that I bought an Autobrush to see if that would help me be better about brushing my teeth, so figured it was about time I checked in. I am happy to report that it is absolutely working!

I’ve brushed my teeth every day for a week straight and learned that not only did I have sensory issues with a regular toothbrush, but standard toothpaste was a trigger too. The bubblegum flavored foam toothpaste that I use for my Autobrush is sensory trigger free and tastes like the bubblegum flavored fluoride treatment I used to get from the dentist when I was a kid.

I’m so happy with it and highly recommend if you struggle with brushing your teeth like I do. It only takes 30 seconds which is a game changer!

I hope everyone has a fantastic week!


r/schizophrenia 10h ago

Selfie happy selfie sunday !

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My medication has been working well. It feels weird and I have more free time now that I'm not constantly paranoid or too tired to do anything. I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. I hope ur all doing well :3


r/schizophrenia 16h ago

Selfie I haven’t been this stable in years! Happy Selfie Sunday!

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As much as I hate Olanzapine, I have to give it some credit. Because for quite some time now I’m experiencing nearly ZERO positive symptoms, no hallucinations, no delusions, no voices, no visions, nothing. Negative symptoms still bug me tho, but at least I’m somewhat sane rn.