In need of advice for Schizophrenia and how it effects my thinking
So I just joined 7 cups today, recommended by my boyfriend. He is trying to help understand what I can do with my Schizophrenia when it comes to talking with people or talking in general.
I have general Anxiety when it comes to talking with people that probably doesn't have to do with my disorder but I do get delusions that people are trying to hurt me or use me for something bad. But I can understand though hard work i can possibly overcome things like that. My biggest problem is my communication. A part of my symptoms is confused thought and disorganized speech, then just a general problem concentration. Thankfully text is easy because I cant loose my train of thought so easily. But me and my boyfriend mostly call, and i usually end up being quiet because I have no idea what to say or what I want to say. And when I do talk sometimes it isnt for long and I stutter a lot and it doesn't make sense all the time. When he asks about what I said I usually have no idea what I said because that train of thought is gone. The way I describe it is that I cant think in words. Eh Im sure there is a better way to say it. I want to have a conversation but I struggle so much with it and I dont understand why. I also struggle understanding why long silences are bad, I really dont have a drive or a need to talk with people so if I dont talk it doesn't bother me but I know it bothers a lot of other people.
What Im asking is, is this normal for me to experience this and what can I do to help myself?
@nothoughts99
Hello there! We are so happy ou joined us here on 7cups!
Managing GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) coupled with schizophrenia can be really challenging and hard at times. The symptoms can also be debilitating in certain situations and it can make it hard for us to function and live our lives to the fullest. I'm so happy you reached out! There are many listeners here who are willing to listen and to help you handle your anxiety and to better understand which tools you need to equip to better manage both stress and the symptoms. You can browse the listening page here to find a listener to talk to: https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ if you feel like talking to someone would help you <3