Think about it: how likely is it for an employer to hire someone who self-discloses schizophrenia? And if you choose not to disclose, how do you explain the gaps in your resume when you were involuntarily committed or recovering from a recurring series of episodes? Stigma still plays a big role, even in today’s society. Edit: And that is to say nothing of the problems you face if you are kicked out of the hospital with no place to go. Schizophrenia is a scary illness, bro.
I may be atypical because I was able to work in industry for a few years before my formal diagnosis. My illness was exacerbated by the fact that I could no longer bolster my identity with work and achievement, so I have found other ways (meditation, medication, and therapy, mostly) to cope with my symptoms.
