Overcoming Schizophrenia

The following article was written by a guest blogger, Adam C. He has written a lot of content for us over the years. Here's another insightful reading to enhance your self-care... People living with schizophrenia can improve their day-to-day quality of life by reducing habits and situations that create unnecessary stress, disrupt routines, or interfere with treatment. Schizophrenia can affect thinking, motivation, relationships, and everyday functioning, but effective treatment can help people pursue work, education, independence, and fulfilling relationships.  The goal isn't to reinvent yourself overnight. Often, a better personal life starts by identifying what is making an already demanding day harder—and doing less of it. The Short Version Start with subtraction. Stop treating every difficult thought as a fact, sacrificing sleep for an inconsistent schedule, neglecting meals, remaining completely isolated, and expecting yourself to function at maximum capacity every day. Mo...