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For years I struggled with finding out who I was. I kept trying to make sense out of life, yet I never felt I could get a handle on what was being asked of me. My dad always wanted me to be perfect yet no matter how hard I tried I never even came close. When I was a teenager I felt different. I had a few close friends mainly those I played basketball and baseball with. Yet outside of my safe group I became anxious and out of place. I could not calm the confusion inside and as a result turned to using marijuana. I became a chronic user and at the age of 17 was forced to leave my home. For the next 11 years I moved several times living with different relatives and friends. It was only in April of this year did I receive a wake up call that I needed serious help. I had been diagnoses as Schizophrenic about three years ago but did not regularly take my meds. Combined with drug use I was spinning out of control. I entered rehab and then when I got out moved to live with my aunt in Texas. In late July I had the chance to move back to my home and that is where I am now. I have been clean for almost 120 days and taking my meds everyday. I am trying to work and make a life for myself but it is hard. I am confident with the help of my family I will be able to sustain a good life. I have hope for the first time in my life.
Tags: schizophrenia, low-paying-job, lots-of-meds
Posted By: Marcus Allen 1 Year, 5 months, 1 Week, 6 days, 21 hours, 4 minutes ago Personal Story
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