Hi @eudemonism and others, i think that was very well written. We all need support but we must believe in our selves also. We as well as society need to focus on what we CAN do as opposed to what we CANNOT do. Our abilities should be at the forefront and not our disabilities. We are only as disabled as society fails to allow us to fully integrate using what abilities we do have. Do not let anyone treat us like we are lesser citizens for a condition that chose us. We didnt choose it. We are smart enough to know when we are being manipulated and spoken down to. Some people insult your intelligence because we don't communicate well verbally or we are slower to respond. These people abuse our power and are likely to have their own illness which might be passive aggressive in nature. Remember, keep humanity, unity and equality at the for front of how you think and react to everyday situations. You can only attempt to control and remain in control of your own thoughts. You cannot control what other people say and do. In the end if they are a nasty person who enjoys putting people down for their disability that that is their PROBLEM and their ILLNESS that needs treating. Don't beat yourseld up over people who gain power by saddisticly manipulating the vulnerable and disabled. They are usually after a reaction from you that feeds into the stereotypes about our illness. There are so many people who have our condition. You would be surprised to know who is actually schizophrenic in todaty's society. Its about attitude and not letting others treat you like your less of a person because you developed a brain condition. Peace.