I have schizoid traits- I was an unwanted child. The way this plays out in my life today: I distance myself from others, feel comfortable alone - and in my aloneness - I feel creative and alive, but when I'm with others I question my reality and if I am supposed to be here. I had a psychotic break when I was 21 ( now 49). Slowly over time I am learning more about myself and how I impact others. I am on mood stabilizers- they help tremendously with my depression and sometimes debilitating mania from my grandiosity. It has been hard to decipher bipolar issues from schizoid issues, I have both. With the help of really good therapy and a supportive spouse, and psychiatrist I live a full life with my condition. I'm grateful, and I struggle - for me. Life will always be complex. I wish you all well.
I have schizoid traits- I was an unwanted child. The way this plays out in my life today:
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I had a psychotic break when I was 21 ( now 49).
Slowly over time I am learning more about myself and how I impact others. I am on mood stabilizers- they help tremendously with my depression and sometimes debilitating mania from my grandiosity. It has been hard to decipher bipolar issues from schizoid issues, I have both.
With the help of really good therapy and a supportive spouse, and psychiatrist I live a full life with my condition. I'm grateful, and I struggle - for me. Life will always be complex.
I wish you all well.