His brother had become angry and withdrawn during his first year in college in 1996, and then started hearing and seeing things that weren’t there. Over four years doctors told the family he had everything from alcoholism to bipolar disorder, until finally he got the correct diagnosis. It was chaotic and frightening. There were also emergencies — major arguments, trips to the hospital, that time they had to convince the neighbors not to call the police.
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After medication, family support was the most instrumental factor in my recovery. Being included in family activities and hanging out with them and their friends helped me a lot. I also credit myself with accepting invitations and acting and talking normally so I fit in. Now, I am pretty much on my own, I wonder what my sister thinks of my isolation. I think as long as I go to work and manage my money well and don’t do anything illegal I can live my own lifestyle of staying to myself.
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