I am diagnosed schizophrenic and it certainly has devastated my life. Sure I am more stable now, but life is quite painful for me. I do look forward to the afterlife.

My mother has also passed, and sometimes I envy her, because she has escaped, and its all over for her now.

I get a lot of comfort from researching the afterlife. It does make the universe feel more compassionate.

I am more cynical about people. People don't care much for the mentally ill and it is hard to remain upbeat. It is actually classed as a disability, but it is a poor cousin because of stigma and ignorance.