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Botoga
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I am an artist who navigates through life with schizophrenia and severe PTSD and anxiety. Aside from my medications, my best tools are trying to remain positive and stay busy.

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Drawing to Ease Anxiety
Hobby Zone / by Botoga
Last post
 March 3rd
...See more Hi Everybody - I hope this is an appropriate post. I am relatively new here, and am still learning my way around this site. Anyway, I am on disability for schizophrenia and severe anxiety. I spend my time drawing pictures, like this chipmunk, to relieve anxiety. I thought I would share it with all of you. Do any of you like doing artwork? I have social anxiety but want to try reaching out to you all. Thanks.
Letting Go of Paranoia
Bipolar, Schizophrenia & Psychosis Support / by Botoga
Last post
 December 3rd, 2022
...See more Hi Everybody - I am diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, GAD, OCD and PTSD. Often I feel like my friends are angry with me because I don't hear back from them soon enough, etc. I am seeing the need to break away from this way of thinking, because it is harmful to my relationships, and unfair to my friends. I am beginning to look at overthinking as an unhealthy habit, like an alcoholic's drinking. I am learning that I need to just let go. Go with the flow. Bend and don't break. Accept that a life of uncertainty is not only okay, but normal. Do any of you have any tips on how to "thought stop" paranoia/overthinking? Or am I expecting too much from myself? Any and all feedback is welcome. Thanks.
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