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I'm wondering if anyone else with schizoaffective disorder has experienced something similar.

Have you ever had voices that claimed to be the government or part of the government, or sounded exactly like people you know? Mine often respond to my inner thoughts as if they're having a conversation with me, and sometimes they tell me they're coming to get me or that they're trying to torture me psychologically.

I'm not looking for anyone to confirm whether these claims are true. I'm trying to understand whether other people with schizoaffective disorder have experienced voices like this and what has helped them. Did medication, therapy, or anything else make these experiences less intense?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been through something similar. Please be kind. This has been incredibly distressing.

Tomorrow marks my first full week on Reta! 🎉

As of today, I'm down about 4–5 pounds. I'm assuming a lot of that is probably water weight because I had bronchitis all last week and literally had zero appetite until around today. I was so sick I could barely get out of bed, so I wasn't able to exercise at all.

Thankfully I'm feeling much better now, and this week I really want to start building some healthy habits instead of just relying on the medication.

I have a pair of kettlebells at home and was wondering if anyone has a simple beginner-friendly routine they'd be willing to share. Would a few kettlebell workouts each week, adding incline walking (or even regular walking), and staying in a calorie deficit be enough to see good fat-loss results?

Also, for those of you who are further along, are there any other peptides you've stacked with Reta that you've found helpful? I'm mostly just curious what people are doing and what has worked well for them.

I'd love to hear what's been successful for you. Thanks! 💛

Hey everyone! I'm a 29F looking to find some active where people actually chat and build real friendships.

I'm really into fashion, streetwear, creative projects, photography, music, and just talking about life. I've been trying to find communities that are welcoming and don't feel super cliquey or only focused on self-promotion.

I'd love a server where people:

* Chat daily and actually get to know each other

* Are into fashion, art, design, photography, music, or other creative hobbies

* Share inspiration and work without it feeling competitive

* Hang out in voice chat sometimes

* Are around their 20s–30s

* Are genuinely looking to make friends

I've been craving more authentic connections with creative people, so if anyone has recommendations for smaller communities or hidden gems, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks! 😊

I'm 5 days into Reta for the first time, and so far my biggest takeaway is that the food noise is just... gone. It's honestly kind of wild.

The only real side effect I've had is being pretty tired, but that's about it and I was already feeling sickly before.

I'm hoping once this heat wave is over next week I'll finally be able to get back into working out and actually hit my calorie and protein goals consistently. Right now it's been hard to do much of anything in this weather.

I started at 1 mg, and I don't regret it at all. So far, I'm really happy with how things are going. Curious to hear how everyone else's first week compared!

Hi everyone! I took my very first 1mg dose earlier today, and I'm trying to set myself up for success from the beginning.

I know the medication isn't magic, so I really want to focus on eating enough protein, staying in a calorie deficit, and building healthy habits. The problem is... I have no idea what to buy or what to make. 😅

I shop at Aldi most of the time because it's affordable, so I'd love to know:

• What are your Aldi must-haves?
• What high-protein meals or snacks do you keep on hand?
• What does a typical day of eating look like for you?
• Any easy meals for someone who doesn't want to spend hours cooking?
• Are there any Aldi products you swear by while on GLP-1s?

My goal is to lose weight while making sure I'm getting enough protein and nutrients. I'm planning to start walking more and ease back into strength training too.

I'd really appreciate any meal ideas, grocery lists, or even a sample day of eating. I'm feeling excited but also a little overwhelmed, so I'd love to learn what's worked for you all.

Thanks in advance! ❤️

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Hey everyone,

I’m not really sure how to start this, but I’m hoping to connect with people who understand what it’s like living with schizoaffective disorder and are maybe also looking for genuine friendship.

I recently moved back to my hometown, and most of my close friends are now scattered—some live in different states, and others are at least an hour or more away. I’ve been feeling a bit isolated lately, and I really miss having people I can talk to regularly, even just the small everyday check-ins.

A little about me:

• 🎨 I’m a fashion designer
• 🏋️‍♀️ I’m getting into working out and trying to build healthier habits
• 🌱 I’m really focused on bettering my life overall, mentally and physically
• 💬 I’m hoping to find real, supportive friendships where we can relate, check in on each other, and just be there for each other

It would honestly mean a lot to connect with people who understand this experience, but also just want genuine friendship outside of everything going on with mental health too talking about life, sharing updates, and supporting each other.

If anyone is also looking for friends or just someone to talk to, feel free to comment or message me 🤍

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to see if anyone here is looking for an accountability partner or someone to chat with while on this journey.

I recently moved back to my hometown, and most of my friends are now at least an hour away or living in different states, so I’ve been feeling a bit more on my own lately. It would honestly be really nice to have someone to connect with, check in on progress, talk through ups and downs, and just keep each other motivated.

A little about me:

• 🎨 I’m a fashion designer
• 🌱 I’m focused on improving my overall health and lifestyle right now
• 🏋️‍♀️ I’m working on building consistency with better habits
• 💬 I really value supportive, judgment-free connections where we can be real with each other

If anyone is interested in being accountability buddies or just having someone to talk to while going through this, feel free to comment or message me 🤍

Would love to connect with some supportive people on the same path

I think I've officially talked myself into starting at 1mg today instead of 0.5, and now I'm overthinking everything else. 😂

I know the medication isn't magic, so I really want to build good habits from the start. My plan is:

• Eat in a calorie deficit
• Prioritize protein
• Incline walking
• StairMaster for cardio
• Strength training

Here's where I need advice...

Are kettlebell workouts at home enough, or do I really need to learn all the gym equipment? Your girl is intimidated walking into the weight section. 😭 I have kettlebells at home, and I actually think I'd be more consistent if I started there, but I don't want to slow my progress if lifting at a gym would make a huge difference.

My goal is to lose fat while keeping as much muscle as possible, especially since I've been pretty sedentary the last few weeks.

For those of you who've had success on reta:

• Did you start with home workouts or go straight to the gym?
• Are kettlebells enough in the beginning?
• How many days a week did you strength train?
• Any beginner tips you wish someone had told you?

I'm excited but also low-key terrified. 😅 Any advice, encouragement, or workout recommendations would mean so much.

I was originally planning to start at 0.5, but now I'm honestly thinking about just starting at 1 mg. I'm still going back and forth, so I'd love to hear what you all think.

I also wanted to ask if there are any other girls here who started GLP-1s after psych meds caused weight gain? I've been on psychiatric medications that made me gain a lot of weight, and no matter what I did, it felt impossible to lose. It completely changed how I feel in my own body.

This journey isn't just about losing weight for me—it's about getting my confidence back and feeling like me again. My mental health has been through it this past year, and not feeling comfortable in my own skin has only made things harder.

I know everyone says not to get your hopes up, and I'm trying to keep realistic expectations... but I really hope and pray this sh*t helps me finally shed the weight alongside learning how to strength train consistently and eat better. 🤞

Your girl is READY to become a new version of herself because this year has been absolute hell, and I'm ready to start feeling like myself again.

If you've been in a similar situation, especially with psych med weight gain, I'd love to hear your experience. Did reta finally help you break through? ❤️

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder this week after a long time of trying to figure out what was going on, and I'm still processing everything.

One of the hardest symptoms for me is hearing voices. Sometimes I can recognize that they're part of my illness and do my best to ignore them or push through. Other times, I become completely convinced they're real people talking to me or doing things to me. It can be really hard to tell what's real in the moment.

I'm wondering if anyone else experiences that back-and-forth. Do you ever switch between knowing the voices are symptoms and later feeling completely convinced they're real?

I'd also love to hear what has actually helped you. I know everyone's experience is different, but I'm interested in hearing about:

• What medications have helped the most with voices or psychosis?
• What medications didn't work for you or caused difficult side effects?
• What type of therapy has been the most helpful (CBT for psychosis, DBT, ACT, trauma therapy, individual therapy, etc.)?
• What coping strategies have made daily life more manageable?

I also wanted to ask about hospital experiences. Unfortunately, I've had some really negative experiences with psychiatric hospitals, and they've made me hesitant to seek inpatient care again, even when I know I may need more support.

Has anyone else had difficult or even traumatic hospital experiences? If so, were you eventually able to find a hospital, inpatient program, residential program, or another higher level of care that felt safe, compassionate, and actually helped you? I'd really appreciate recommendations if you're comfortable sharing (especially if you're in the U.S., but I'm open to hearing about any good experiences).

I'm just trying to learn as much as I can and hear from people who have lived with this longer than I have. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I appreciate any advice, encouragement, or experiences you're willing to share.

Starting reta tomorrow and trying to decide whether to start at 0.5mg or just go straight to 1mg. I feel like I have a pretty high tolerance for medications and usually don't notice much from lower doses, but I also don't want to make myself miserable with side effects right out of the gate.

The last 3 weeks I've been pretty sedentary, and go back and forth going to the gym but I need consistency and a plan that I can actually stick 2.

For those of you who have experience with reta:

• Did you start at 0.5mg or 1mg?
• If you started at 1mg, how were the side effects?
• Do you think it's worth starting lower even if you feel like you have a high tolerance for things?

Also, what are you all doing for exercise? Can I realistically see good results by just walking daily, hitting my protein goals, and staying in a calorie deficit? Or should I be pushing myself to get back into the gym and lifting right away?

Would love to hear what worked for you and what you'd do differently if you were starting over. Thanks!