The reason I posted this is because I also have schizophrenia... Not the whole "I hear voices and see people kind," that's really rare. I have disorganized schizophrenia, which is basically memory loss, apathy, loss of motivation, extremely abstract thoughts, and SOMETIMES I hear noises.

I can kind of feel a link with Syd, because (despite what many argue, most psychologists insist he was schizophrenic, mostly disorganized schizophrenic) I love abstract music, I play guitar, and paint a lot. I can kind of see how he was feeling in the beginning, because I have days were I am very content to simply stare at a wall. And I do act on these urges.

I find, despite what many experts claim, that smoking alleviates those days when I am completely apathetic, emotionless, and blank. It helps me to get moving.

But this disorder is a blessing in disguise, I sell many of my paintings at local coffee shops, and I make a great amount of money from it.

Just goes to show you the common stereotype of schizophrenia is not at all in tune with what the disorder really is.