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Guest Blogger: 8 Mental Health Tips for Living With Schizophrenia

This article was written by guest blogger, Adam C. He has previously contributed blog articles on Overcoming Schizophrenia. Adam offers great insight on how to manage recovery and provides supporting links for resources and additional information. The following articles were also written by Adam:

Get through These Major Life Changes While Living With Schizophrenia (October 26, 2022)

For Addicts Recovery Means Creating A New Life (November 21, 2019)



If you’ve recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia, you may not know how to move forward. You can turn to Overcoming Schizophrenia for advice from other people who have walked in your shoes. Here are some mental health tips to get you started, from cleaning your home to engaging in nonprofit work.


Maintain a Clean Home

Living in a clean environment can help you manage your symptoms and feel grounded. You can break down the decluttering process one room at a time to make it easier. A tidy, organized space will naturally create a better atmosphere for healing.


Nonprofit Work

Making a positive impact on your community can change your perspective for the better. In the future, you may want to start your very own nonprofit to help others. With nonprofit corporation status, you can easily apply for public funding and grants. For this structure, you’ll have to establish operational bylaws, including your governance procedures, your board meeting schedule, and rules regarding conflicts of interest and voting.


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Keep a Mood Diary

Tracking your moods can help you assess the effects of any medications, lifestyle changes, or other forms of treatment that you’re relying on. You can show your mood diary to your doctor or therapist to determine if you need to tweak your treatment plan.


Find a Support Group

Talking to other people who understand your diagnosis can be reassuring. To find a free support group, GoodRX recommends checking in with your primary care provider for possible referrals.


Plan Your Diet Carefully

Eating the right diet can help alleviate your symptoms. Everyday Health recommends trying recipes with seafood, lentils, berries, avocado, and broccoli.


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Practice Good Sleep Hygiene

Getting enough sleep will help you feel refreshed and energized each day. Sticking to a regular routine with the same bedtime and wake-up time is key. Avoiding caffeine is also a smart choice.


Head Outside

Spending more time in nature aids healing for many people. The great outdoors can have a beneficial effect on your mental health. You might want to ask a friend or relative to go hiking with you or take daily walks through your neighborhood.


Consider Art Therapy

In addition to talk therapy, art therapy can be a powerful medium for healing. Through art therapy, you can process your emotions in a creative way and find freedom in expressing yourself authentically. You might also get to explore new hobbies and discover talents that you didn’t even know you had!


Living with schizophrenia brings unique challenges. But you can still thrive even after this diagnosis. With these tips, you can organize your home, nail down healthy routines, and even think about future endeavors like nonprofit work.


Seeking first-hand advice on living with schizophrenia? Overcoming Schizophrenia is here for you. Browse the blog today for realistic guidance and actionable tips.

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Ashley Smith said…
Hi Adam, thank you for sharing this information. It is right on point. As an individual living in recovery, I am conscious of my environment and self-care routine. I've utilized some of these tips and agree with your insight and recommendations. These healthy lifestyle habits are effective and practical. Your article was a reminder that I need to reestablish my daily rituals to stay well. Thank you, again for your expertise and passion to inform and support others. Ashley Smith, Author of Overcoming Schizophrenia Blog
January 18, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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