My Introduction
Hello. I'm 24 years old. A young adult woman who is still trying to get through challenges in life. As we're all on a different road, walking parallel to each other. It's been 7 years since I had my first psychotic episode. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I grew up with a severe social anxiety. I'm not a dangerous person so you don't have to be cautious when around me. When people act this way it makes me feel worse about my situation. I feel trapped and overwhelmed. I hope that this website can provide me with a safe and comfortable place to make some friends that are more accepting of my condition than the general public. I'm not here for any of the wrong reasons I do not wish to get any advice. I am not in danger to myself or other people. I'm not actively harming myself. So please allow me to stay here with everyone else. Don't hold it against me. Thank you and I hope that I can meet some of you and share our stories together. If you've made it this far thank you for reading. I don't expect people to take the time out of their day to do this. So it means a lot ot me that you are listening to me. Thank you kind readers and I'll hopefully see some of you later.
Someone is always listening and looking out, even if you don't see them.
I'm sorry you've had to deal with prejudice and judgements for your condition, and that they've become self-imposed insecurities. You seem like a kind and measured person, you've nothing to be afraid of. I hope you find comfort here and confidence within yourself that you're able to take to the outside world and conquer your existing fears. There is a place for everyone in society. Know that your condition doesn't define who you are as a person, you owe no explanation.
Sending many happy thoughts! :)