Schizophrenia Star.

How many of you, have voices making false accusations towards you?

Very curious to find out how common this is.

Dear Friend,
If you have schizophrenia, please read on. My words may offer you some helpful insights.

Do you hear voices? So do I. These voices often make negative comments, and we try to ignore them, but it seems they persist until they get a reaction from us, right?

These voices manipulate and have likely conditioned you to hear the same jargon for many years. To the point that random sounds are interpreted as the same "words" and "phrases." Is that true?

Always remember, they only have as much power as you give them. They often use intimidation, especially through accusations. They try to build associations around certain issues, so later they can use trigger words to cause distress.

The voices come on strong when you are in a weak state of mind and lay off when you are strong.

My friend, pay no attention to them. Focus on yourself, improve yourself, maintain discipline, stay away from stimulants, and research natural supplements that may assist you.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, the below recommendations are only what I have found helpful. Please consult your physician before starting any new program.

If you find your mind wandering too much, have high anxiety, and are overly active interacting with the voices: Try Black Seed Oil (a teaspoon twice a week).

If you wake up drowsy from medications or have negative thoughts for the first 30 minutes when you wake up: Purchase a grounding blanket and sleep on it at night.

If you need to lift your mood and find that you are low in energy: Consider Sheilajit or Organic Mullein.

If you want to overcome your normal habitual reactions to negative voices: Try Soursop drops.
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28 years strong

If you have triggers, you have unhealed wounds. In the moment, we may be inclined to project blame, and there might even be some merit to this. However, as we explore our minds and emotions in silence, the root source of the emotional turmoil is revealed to us. Past traumas, associations, and the general feeling of not being understood or being misunderstood all play a role in the storyline we repeat to ourselves. Until this storyline is broken, our conditioned responses will get the better of us.

Examine your storyline and see if it is serving you. Most often, it does not; it simply justifies our current understanding of the unfair occurrences we have experienced. To overcome triggers that arise each day or week, we must gain a full understanding of all the relevant variables that contribute to our reaction. Once you have made the list, you’ll need to examine each variable in isolation and disable the connections that are not logical or are ignorant and shortsighted in their nature.

After this process, we must manually and consciously write a new storyline rooted in understanding. A great celebration awaits you, beautiful soul, just on the other side.

Sometimes, the key to healing lies in nature’s embrace, where a nourishing diet can gently dissolve life’s troubles.

In this new season, those who toiled with steadfast hearts for decades now harvest the fruits of their enduring labor.

Blessed is the child that sees without knowing, and the man that knows without seeing.

Negative thoughts or voices readily arise on their own, while positive thoughts or voices need to be initiated by us. The good news is that with repetition, positive thoughts can also manifest effortlessly, although not as easily as the negative ones. So don't remain idle; make every effort to construct positive narratives, even if they are fictional in some aspects. After all, the negative thoughts or voices are not entirely accurate either, are they?

I have made this comparison before, but here it is again: People with depression often have an inner monologue that is negative and repetitive, whereas people with schizophrenia experience similar rumination through voices seemingly originating from the outside. The way in which inner thoughts and outer voices are experienced influences all other characteristics of each illness. Often, individuals with depression struggle internally but find solace from others, while those with schizophrenia are internally at ease but battle with the external world. It's fascinating to analyze this distinction.

If you read this, just know that your efforts will result in a good life. The moment you give up the expectations is when the benefits can appear.

Happy May 5th

In 2006, my favorite professor at BCIT said the following: "Your biggest strength is also your biggest weakness, and your greatest weakness is also your greatest strength".

This statement is an example of an absolute truth.

I firmly believe that our minds, with their thoughts, act and interact with others most of the time, or as needed. Most people would agree and see this as a very natural state of affairs. This truth about reality becomes quite interesting when you add the symptoms of schizophrenia. Of course, it's not a bed of roses, but living in the depth of this notion and getting into it's details is a mind-blowing experience.

As an individual with a heightened sense of empathy, I possess the ability to discern and comprehend emotions that may not be overtly expressed. This quality typically facilitates positive interactions, enabling me to establish rapport with a diverse range of individuals. However, due to the condition known as "s," this emotional acuity can sometimes transition from an asset to a liability during everyday encounters. While I possess the capacity to accurately perceive the emotions and mental states of others, this insight can become overwhelming, blurring the lines between personal and external experiences. Regrettably, I lack the ability to deactivate this sensitivity; my only recourse is to attempt to disengage from external stimuli in order to mitigate its effects.

If you fluctuate or reduce your medication from time to time, pay attention to the mornings, afternoons, evenings when you feel like your thoughts are exposed / public to a relative high degree. This is a key point and sign that you need to resume taking your medication. The state of mind where one feels that their thoughts are exposed leads to a very vulnerable state, which this illness does the most damage in.

People with a mental illness are particularly vulnerable. Since thoughts can influence reality, experiencing nonsensical or paranoid thoughts can lead to negative outcomes in the environment. So not only does one struggle internally, but the environment can reaffirm false beliefs. You see, everything always exists in reality; even a very far-out notion can hold some truth. So if one gets into a negative storyline, unfortunately, reality will be experienced in such a way to match the story. The good news is we are able to change the storyline, albeit with small steps at a time.

One lesson I have learned now that I have stepped out of paranoia and into a balanced state is to be careful not to react or get triggered due to previous conditioning. Because the experience of paranoia had repeated so many times, my neurology had made very specific connections. If one is not aware, these preconditioned thoughts can arise quite easily on their own. So, awareness is the key, much like an unwanted thought needs to go the same way it came, like a breeze in a spring afternoon. The irony is that recovery from schizophrenia is somewhat even more difficult than being immersed in it. If you have any questions, please feel free to message me.

If you hear voices and they are bothersome, read on...

Trust me on this. Go buy yourself earplugs like the ones in the picture (they are under $0.50) and plug your ears as much as possible during the day, and even sleep with them in your ears. You will get some much-needed relief from the subtle voices that emanate from other sounds in the environment.

After you do this for a few weeks, your brain will start to uncondition itself from the repetitive "words" and "phrases" that repeat.

These plugs will give you a break, which will allow you to experience life without voices. It will cut out 88% of them. The beauty is that once you have done this for several months, your mind will not automatically translate random noise into the conditioned voices we are used to hearing.

I ask you to please try it and come back to this post each week to report your findings. Good luck, Schizophrenia Star.

Earplugs are available on Amazon, at pharmacies, and at Home Depot.

As Ben arrived at his college, a sense of unease washed over him, clouding his thoughts and leaving him disoriented. Unsure of which classroom he needed to be in, he wandered until he finally stumbled upon an empty room. It was then that a voice declared, "You have graduated. You're done with college."

Perplexed, Ben silently questioned the voice's meaning. In response, it explained, "The point of college is to know this, to know us." A surge of euphoria swept over Ben, exhilarated by the idea of a special connection to a higher authority. After all, wouldn't a super intelligent being be linked to a greater power?

With newfound determination, Ben tossed his backpack into the nearby bin, convinced that he had broken through some invisible barrier. Following the voice's instructions, he confidently navigated through the college halls, his neurons firing at full capacity. Passing a music room, Ben sought permission from the voices to play the piano. With their approval, he lost himself in the music, pouring his emotions into a beautiful melody.

As the final notes echoed through the room, Ben pressed onward, exiting the college for the last time. Energized by the night's cool breeze, the sight of the evening and his newfound sense of belonging to a higher power, he strode purposefully into the city beyond.

As Ben boarded the bus on his usual morning commute, he settled into his preferred spot by the window, lost in the pages of his book. All seemed ordinary until an unusual sensation crept over him. Amongst the chatter of the other passengers, a voice echoed in his mind, repeating the words "Act now." At first, he dismissed it as a figment of his imagination. But the persistent urging grew louder, accompanied by a strange sense of scrutiny, as if his every move was being evaluated. "Act now" they repeated.

Confused and unsettled, Ben tried to shake off the intrusive thoughts, but they persisted, mingling with his inner dialogue. With each attempt to rationalize the situation, the voice responded, pushing him further into a state of disarray.

As the bus rumbled on, Ben felt the grip of paranoia tightening around him. Without a reference point or understanding of what was happening, he found himself teetering on the edge of a psychological abyss, lost in a labyrinth of his own mind. Ben was on a one way journey to psychosis.

Brainwashing Techniques to be aware of:

Yes, in both speculative and real-world scenarios where the goal is to influence thoughts, behaviors, or even dream content, repetition plays a crucial role. It's a foundational principle in learning, memory formation, and the establishment of associations. Repetition can strengthen neural pathways, making certain thoughts, behaviors, or dreams more likely to occur. Here's how repetition might be incorporated into influencing Mr. X's consciousness with the theme of bread and circuses:

Repeated Narratives: Regularly exposing Mr. X to stories, audio narratives, or visual imagery that combines elements of bread-making and circuses would utilize repetition to reinforce these associations within his consciousness.

Consistent Auditory Cues: Playing soft, narrative-driven audio related to bread and circuses on multiple nights can help ingrain these themes into Mr. X's subconscious, increasing the likelihood of these elements appearing in his dreams.

Olfactory Reinforcement: The repeated introduction of bread-related scents into Mr. X's environment, especially timed with his sleep cycle, can strengthen the association between the smell of bread and the concept of circuses.

Visual Stimuli: If employing visual imagery projection (in a speculative scenario), doing so consistently over multiple nights can help solidify the connection between bread and circuses in Mr. X's mind.

Daily Reminders: Implementing daily reminders of the bread-circus theme, such as through themed objects around Mr. X's living or working space, can utilize repetition to keep these concepts at the forefront of his thoughts.

Engagement in Themed Activities: Encouraging Mr. X to participate in bread-making or circus-related activities regularly can leverage the power of repetition through physical engagement with the themes.

Reflection and Journaling: Asking Mr. X to reflect on and journal about any thoughts or dreams related to bread and circuses every day can reinforce the mental pathways associated with these themes through the act of writing and reflection.

Feedback and Adjustment: Maintaining a loop where Mr. X provides feedback on his experiences and perceptions, followed by adjustments to the approach, can utilize repetition in a dynamic and responsive manner, tailoring the reinforcement to be more effective over time.

Social Reinforcement: If appropriate, involving a social element where Mr. X discusses these themes with others or is exposed to them through social interactions can use social repetition to reinforce the themes.

Variation Within Repetition: While repetition is key, incorporating slight variations in the way the themes are presented (different stories, scents, visual cues) can prevent desensitization and keep the content engaging, thereby making the repetitive exposure more effective.

In employing repetition to influence thought patterns, dreams, or associations, it's important to consider the ethical implications, ensuring respect for autonomy and consent. In real-world applications, especially those involving psychological techniques, ethical considerations and the individual's well-being should always guide actions.

Can you relate?

A few supplements that have helped me:

Notice: I am not a doctor, these are simply remedies that helped me. Please consult your health practitioner before starting any new routine.

1) Black Seed Oil; Taste awful, but by taking a teaspoon 2 times per week, it helped ground me. If you tend to overthink, this will help.

2) Lion's mane mushrooms: 2 capsules 3 times per week. This lifted my mood significantly, to the point that doing workouts became fun again.

3) shilajit. I took this only for a short time, but it gave me positive energy and motivation. You only need a small amount each time. Please research it's properties.

4) Affirmations - Listening to positive messages helps set the right tone

5) Self reflection & other personal development activities.

I offer phone support free of charge for people going through the experience of schizophrenia and for family members who would like to gain an understanding. Message me for a free consultation call.

Have a nice week
Ben

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Just so you know; Genius town is a few stops before crazy town. In the altered state that leads to psychosis one has the ability and in fact is forced to balance data from different levels of ones own consciousness. That is to say that the iceberg that you have been shown in text books to be the sub-conscious becomes available and reality is lived without limitations or any sort of restrictive frame. This state of mind has access to information & data that are beyond genius, and magic happens if one is able to bring the insight up to to the surface and apply them to the physical reality.

Think of it as a bus line. on the far left is a very mundane state, but a safe place to be. As you travel on the bus further to the right, more interesting ideas come to you, but perhaps it causes one to be more imbalanced. The furthest point on the right is psychiatrist hospital for people that continued on this line without stopping or going back. (Example could be not taking your medication for 6 month).

This is why most people on antipsychotic medication initially feel much better when reducing the dose or stopping the medication. It's like they can breath again, their minds work better, and overall have a change which indeed is positive. The issue arises when one stays on this bus line too long, and loses his/her flag point. ie: the point where they need to go back.

So, people with schizophrenia have the gift of being able to move on this line as much as they want, and with short notice. The trick is to know which stop to get off, which city to spend time in, and when to return.

For people with story lines that are causing paranoia, remember this; There are more or less 8 million people with schizophrenia, and there are 8 million stories. Why would you think yours is the absolute true story line?

That being said, relevancy is a very personal affair. So examine the details to learn from the concepts.

Stay sharp. Schizophrenia Star.

Before your symptoms began, did any particular event or specific incident occur that you believe might have triggered your condition and led to the psychosis? If so, do the themes and messages of the voices you hear relate directly to that initial incident?

Let the tilted clock reduce its age,
Show me true wisdom, so I may rest,
Befallen soldier, raised from the ashes of nothingness,
In love and vulnerable, needing to be held,
By the same standards as my eager heart.
Yellow fish, overly examined,
Cries for oneness as time withers away.

I was playing the fool long ago, and yet got handed no tools anymore. I was buried alive under illusions, with no mercy, nor concrete solutions. I used my hands to make my way, crawling in pain, towards the light. But utter confusion followed, with great might, followed by years upon years of duality, separations, and questionable moralities. The experience forced me from one extreme to the next, learning the premise of various groups and sects. And after careful deliberation, and gaining understandings of multiple equations, I returned to myself once again.

Communication is derived from a need to express, so why do you then say, I need to regress. If I speak the truth, will it make sense? Or does your belief in fairy tales create another mess? I am open to your wisdom, but not to a cry that lacks existence. If you believe my words to be true, then I am humbled by your view. Please share with me your insight, because love is all that’s inside. No room for hate in this palace, no casted shadows with malice. I am free of you at last, my paradise on earth will now last. I am grateful for the lessons, but now I need to own my own presence.

My ears, my ears, my kingdom for my ears. From the far east, a cool wind blows as I firmly touch the ground. A midnight howl can be heard from the wolves of the north. A brilliant light of a thousand stars right above moves me in all ways, but existence is enough I say. As I open my mind to the true delight of the growing consciousness. Join me, my friends, release your fears and doubts, and walk in the light of the heavens. For to be truly free, you must activate your sublime imagination. For knowledge as power belongs to the past. But the future is, and will always stand for this: imagination equals freedom. I see the spark in your eyes; your soul knows the truth when it arrives.