Posted by Tomatheus on June 29, 2015, at 14:29:55
In reply to Gratitude and good things (a deeper version), posted by Angela2 on June 28, 2015, at 18:41:01
Angela,
You definitely put together a good, thoughtful list, as you always do. It's always nice to read about the things that you're grateful for, and I think that putting together gratitude lists can be helpful for individuals who may sometimes have difficulties recognizing all of the positive things going on in their lives with a lot of negative things going on. In my opinion, you did a nice job of identifying some of the good things in your life, and I think that you serve as a good example of a person who has a lot to be grateful for, despite facing the challenges associated with your diagnoses.
And speaking of your diagnoses, I think that "coming out" with your schizoaffective diagnosis was most definitely a courageous thing to do. Yes, there is a lot of stigma surrounding mental illnesses -- especially those that involve hallucinations, delusions, and related symptoms -- and I think that you're absolutely right that schizophrenia and related disorders shouldn't be equated with violence and evil. I also like the point that you made that despite the fact that you have schizoaffective disorder, along with major depression and social anxiety, that the illness isn't your identity. We are people first and foremost, and we have a lot of different things that make us who we are. Mental illnesses, though they do affect who we are as people, really shouldn't define us, and I always like to see individuals with mental illness demonstrate that they have many facets to their identities, with their illness(es) only being a small part of who they are.
Another thing on your list that I was particularly pleased to read about was the fact that you have a job interview coming up next month. Becoming employed after being out of work for some time is always a big step forward, and I wish you the best of luck with your interview.
Well, that about sums up what I have to say for now. I would like to read your goal list when you do feel ready to post it. I hope that your day's been going well.
Tomatheus
Has long-standing difficulties with energy and concentration, as well as psychotic and cognitive symptoms
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