I totally get people having a fear of being/becoming schizophrenic, especially people with OCD. As someone who has both, I can say that it's extremely difficult and often terrifying. But when people say that they fear having psychosis because they don't want to be dangerous or because they think it would mean life wouldn't be worth living, it crosses a line for me. We're statistically more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators. Just because we experience things most people don't doesn't make us dangerous or scary. I also want to shut down the idea that it's a death sentence. It is difficult and life long, but there can still be joy. There can still be love and hope and fulfillment. It is scary to not 100% know what's real, and it's scary to be judged for things you can't control. But I still feel lucky to experience the beauty and joy of our world. Your fear is valid, but your judgement is not.

“Your fear is valid, but your judgement is not” really is the highlight of this post isn’t it? /pos