If was diagnosed with Schizophrenia today I would change.. #mentalhealth #schizophrenia #shorts

If I were diagnosed with schizophrenia today, I would do a few things very differently. I would stop wasting time trying to prove I’m not sick. I would find a psychiatrist I trust sooner. I would take medication seriously from the start. I would connect with other people living with schizophrenia. And most importantly, I would stop believing that my diagnosis meant my life was over. Getting diagnosed felt like the end of everything. It wasn't. If you're newly diagnosed, know this: schizophrenia can change your life, but it doesn't have to define it. You can still build a career, have relationships, chase goals, and create a life you're proud of. What's one thing you wish you knew when you were first diagnosed? Q&A with Michelle Hammer the founder of Schizophrenic.NYC. The most awesome clothing and lifestyle brand created by a schizophrenic designer. https://www.schizophrenic.nyc IG: https://www.Instagram.com/schizophrenic.nyc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenic.nyc TH: https://www.threads.net/@schizophrenic.nyc #mentalhealthadvocate #schizoaffective #schizophreniaawareness #schizophrenia#mentalhealthmatters #psychosisawareness #mentalhealthawareness #inspiration #bipolar #mentalhealthpodcast #bipolarawareness #depressionawareness #anxietyawareness #psychology #psychologyfacts #patientvoice #short #schizophreniasupport #livingwellwithschizophrenia