SZA entertainment?

Hi Dave,

I hope you know that I and other people here don't consider you or any of us clowns or prancing elephants.

Some people have mild forms of SZ, some have more severe forms.

Though I'm doing well I choose to stand on the side of the line with everyone else who has a much harder time of it.  I wouldn't dare presume to know what it's like unless I'd been there.  I care very much about you and your recovery and everyone else on this site who is struggling with whatever level of SZ they have.

Because even if I had a mild form [and I wouldn't tell anyone that I did] that doesn't make a difference and I would never tell anyone I did.  The point being: SZ is what it is, we're all in this together, and we can learn from each other effective coping skills, and give each other a pat on the back and share both laughter and tears.  And not run away when the going gets tough for one of us.

Because the going does get tough at times.

I even draw the line against those Mad Pride events where people shout in the streets because they're proclaiming to the world they had a breakdown.  I am not proud of the symptoms I had or have.  I'm proud I made something of my life.

By the way, I have no credit card debt either.  I just bought a chair and ottoman to complete the decoration of my living room.

The broken desk, that is another story.  Please don't get me started on that.

Cheers,

Christina

SZA is a grand illusion but it is a real occurrence that happens to people. It is not manufactured intentionally. It is a phenomenon of the mind. It is extremely elaborate. People affected by it are not trying to get attention, they are not trying to put on an act, they are not clowns. It is not a joke. I am here to do what I can to help people affected by sz. I would never make light of anyone's plight especially not someone affected by SZA. Everyone needs help one way or another. It is not just people affected by sz that need help. "Regular people" are just as much clowns as anyone if not more so. That statement referring to people affected by SZA is not even true to begin with.

Dave,

You are so high functioning and inspiring. My son has schizo-affective disorder and cannot do half of what you have accomplished.  I fully understand what you are saying about people thinking you all are a entertaining. 

I think the circus comment is hurtful but could these people maybe be saying this in the context that SZA is interesting?

My daughter is a Lic.MSW. She finds mental illness fascinating. I am greatful that there are people who find you all interesting because that leads them to study SZA more and understand more on the clinical level. This will hopefully lead to breakthroughs and hopefully better treatment.