@Bowens
G'day from Western Australia. I'd like to pay respect to your openness and courage in sharing your circumstances with us. As recovery support worker in mental health and homelessness I know that people with schizophrenia can be as charming and as intelligent as anyone else.
I do hope that this forum is good for your mental health and that you're not exposed to any more ignorance or prejudice. Please note that I'm a support worker, not a clinical worker, so I'll support you and encourage others to do the same, best wishes.