# Thoughts on illness **URL:** \ **Category:** Diagnosed Sz or Sza\ **Created:** [October 3, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192 "2026-10-03T15:18:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BringMeCoffee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/bringmecoffee/32/16891_2.png) [@BringMeCoffee](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/BringMeCoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/1 "2026-10-03T15:18:55Z")
After my second psychotic episode, I’m starting to accept that I’ll probably need medication either for a very long time or for the rest of my life. For the first time in many years, I’m no longer afraid of that. I understand that medication can increase the risk of diabetes and other health problems, but I can also come to terms with that. Medication helps me maintain insight, awareness, and some sense of stability and success in life. This illness has messed up a lot of things in my life, but I am still capable. I work, and I’m also planning to rent my own place again. For the first time, I realize that schizophrenia, whatever form it may take, is a part of me and probably always will be. Have a lovely evening. ---
**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:** [October 3, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/2 "2026-10-03T15:30:51Z")
You’re doing great keep it up don’t jeopardize your great job and take small steps things will get better 😊 ---
**Author:** ![BringMeCoffee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/bringmecoffee/32/16891_2.png) [@BringMeCoffee](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/BringMeCoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/3 "2026-10-03T15:34:48Z")
Thank you, truly. I’m trying to come to terms with reality, but I’m not going to judge myself either. Just like everyone else on this forum, I didn’t choose this illness. Medication is a part of life, and I can still pursue my dreams and hope for the best, even while taking medication. @Rainstorm ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/85e7bf/32.png) [@walter](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/4 "2026-10-03T15:34:55Z")
I think you are ok. by the way, which country do you live in? ---
**Author:** ![BringMeCoffee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/bringmecoffee/32/16891_2.png) [@BringMeCoffee](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/BringMeCoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/5 "2026-10-03T15:35:55Z")
@walter thanks, that means a lot. I am from Lithuania and live in Lithuania 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/85e7bf/32.png) [@walter](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/6 "2026-10-03T15:39:56Z")
Your English is excellent and I thought you maybe from an English speaking Country. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/85e7bf/32.png) [@walter](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/7 "2026-10-03T15:42:34Z")
How many languages could you speak in? ---
**Author:** ![BringMeCoffee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/bringmecoffee/32/16891_2.png) [@BringMeCoffee](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/BringMeCoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/8 "2026-10-03T15:43:03Z")
Lithuanian, English and Russian a bit. @walter ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/85e7bf/32.png) [@walter](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/9 "2026-10-03T15:46:39Z")
Thank you for your replies. Also, you are so pretty. ---
**Author:** ![BringMeCoffee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/bringmecoffee/32/16891_2.png) [@BringMeCoffee](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/BringMeCoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/10 "2026-10-03T15:51:41Z")
Thank you. That’s very sweet! You probably haven’t met many other Lithuanian women — our women are very beautiful. 😊 @walter ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/85e7bf/32.png) [@walter](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/11 "2026-10-03T16:01:26Z")
Lithuania was a member of Soviet Union. Yeah, You have many beautiful ladies. ---
**Author:** ![Trooper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/trooper/32/16110_2.png) [@Trooper](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Trooper)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/12 "2026-10-03T16:42:09Z")
So much respect for you @BringMeCoffee I so proud for you. It’s amazing what we can overcome in life. And how fun and enjoyable overcoming can be. Medication helps me realize what amazing things the mind can do. When my mind works for me without being disturbed it figures things out for me and always shows me a way to a completely comfortable and satisfying and fulfilling life. ---
**Author:** ![Sunshine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Sunshine](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Sunshine)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/13 "2026-10-04T05:55:38Z")
You seem to be very insightful about your illness. Continue to stay steps ahead and you’ll lead a rewarding life. Best wishes to you @BringMeCoffee. ---
**Author:** ![BringMeCoffee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/bringmecoffee/32/16891_2.png) [@BringMeCoffee](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/BringMeCoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/14 "2026-10-04T13:04:51Z")
Lately, I’ve been thinking that even though I’m ill, I’m going to put all my effort into living a good, fulfilling life. I have to do that. I want to live a good life, have a job, and not give up… Thank you for everything, my friend! Sending you warm virtual hugs. @Trooper That’s exactly what I’m striving for! I want that if, when I’m old, someone knows what I struggled with, they’ll always be able to say that I handled my illness incredibly well and never gave up. @Sunshine ---
**Author:** ![Trooper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/trooper/32/16110_2.png) [@Trooper](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Trooper)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/thoughts-on-illness/9192/15 "2026-10-04T16:38:26Z")
> [@BringMeCoffee](#): > > Sending you warm virtual hugs. @Trooper 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂