# This illness really wears one out!

**URL:** <https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183>\
**Category:** Health and Recovery\
**Created:** [February 25, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183 "2026-02-25T05:15:33Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Speedy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/speedy/32/145_2.png) [@Speedy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Speedy)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/1 "2026-02-25T05:15:33Z")

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I feel so worn out. Like I’ve been in a marathon.

Humans är so cruel. They keep bullying me. I fell to the ground a long time ago. They just keep kicking me while I’m lying there.

They wish I was dead. So do I.

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**Author:** ![TheCanuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/thecanuk/32/9_2.png) [@TheCanuk](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/TheCanuk)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 5:19am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/2 "2026-02-25T05:19:48Z")

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Hey Speedy, I had to edit your post and remove the religious part of it. I hope you understand man.

Im sorry you are struggling. Are you suicidal right now?

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**Author:** ![Speedy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/speedy/32/145_2.png) [@Speedy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Speedy)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 5:20am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/3 "2026-02-25T05:20:39Z")

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> [@TheCanuk](#):
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> Are you suicidal right now?

No, I just wish circumstances killed me.

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**Author:** ![Rainstorm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/rainstorm/32/242_2.png) [@Rainstorm](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Rainstorm)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/4 "2026-02-25T05:21:54Z")

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Someone beat you up?

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**Author:** ![TheCanuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/thecanuk/32/9_2.png) [@TheCanuk](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/TheCanuk)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/5 "2026-02-25T05:22:58Z")

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Things can get better. And im confident that they will for you.

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**Author:** ![Speedy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/speedy/32/145_2.png) [@Speedy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Speedy)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/6 "2026-02-25T05:24:55Z")

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Nope. I was harassed years ago, I still am. I had my psychosis in public. People still walk out on the street outside of my apartment and shout psychosis.

If the voices aren’t wearing me out, then people are bullying me.

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**Author:** ![Speedy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/speedy/32/145_2.png) [@Speedy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Speedy)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/7 "2026-02-25T05:26:21Z")

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I don’t believe that my friend. I’m too damaged and broken.

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**Author:** ![jukebox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b487fb/32.png) [@jukebox](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/jukebox)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 5:27am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/8 "2026-02-25T05:27:53Z")

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so sorry man…I hope you feel better soon…tell your pdoc about this…maybe they can help.

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**Author:** ![Speedy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/speedy/32/145_2.png) [@Speedy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Speedy)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 5:28am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/9 "2026-02-25T05:28:44Z")

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Pdocs can’t do sh-it.

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**Author:** ![Om\_Sadasiva](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/om_sadasiva/32/179_2.png) [@Om\_Sadasiva](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Om_Sadasiva)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/10 "2026-02-25T09:44:49Z")

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Maybe find better meds?

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**Author:** ![Banjo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/banjo/32/15059_2.png) [@Banjo](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Banjo)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/11 "2026-02-25T09:50:01Z")

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Sorry to hear all is not well.

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**Author:** ![Ducky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/ducky/32/13243_2.png) [@Ducky](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Ducky)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/12 "2026-02-25T10:00:32Z")

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@Speedy i felt like this last night it really sucks, i’m sorry you feel the same. Take care of yourself and try to remember that it can feel bit better at times.

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**Author:** ![Om\_Sadasiva](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/om_sadasiva/32/179_2.png) [@Om\_Sadasiva](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Om_Sadasiva)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/13 "2026-02-25T10:20:25Z")

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Sometimes I’m desperate.

I can’t tolerate one more day of suffering.

But things do change.

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**Author:** ![kali](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/kali/32/12634_2.png) [@kali](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/kali)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/14 "2026-02-25T16:41:01Z")

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I can relate, I am pretty worn down too - just running on fumes at this point.

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**Author:** ![Eternalaether](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/eternalaether/32/85_2.png) [@Eternalaether](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Eternalaether)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/15 "2026-02-25T17:24:45Z")

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I feel exhausted from hospital. All I want right now is to go home, have a hot bath and sleep in my own bed…

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**Author:** ![FreeLunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/freelunch/32/1001_2.png) [@FreeLunch](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/FreeLunch)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/16 "2026-02-25T17:26:58Z")

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Hey speedy, I’m sorry man. Just remember that you’ve got us here. We all support you man

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**Author:** ![Speedy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/speedy/32/145_2.png) [@Speedy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Speedy)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/17 "2026-02-25T19:08:01Z")

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There aren’t any better meds!

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**Author:** ![Speedy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/speedy/32/145_2.png) [@Speedy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Speedy)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/18 "2026-02-25T19:11:22Z")

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Thanks!

I just wish my cracked brain would heal. It’s sucking everything from me.

And people don’t leave me alone. In my town I’m the psychotic guy. They shout things about me. I don’t understand why they don’t leave me alone?

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**Author:** ![FreeLunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/freelunch/32/1001_2.png) [@FreeLunch](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/FreeLunch)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/19 "2026-02-25T19:21:35Z")

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I’m sorry man. I don’t think you’re that crazy. You seem pretty normal to me

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**Author:** ![turntable](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c0e974/32.png) [@turntable](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/turntable)\
**Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/this-illness-really-wears-one-out/3183/20 "2026-02-26T00:37:35Z")

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I can relate. In my experience random people are more likely to kick you while you’re down than help you out.

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