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What does it mean?
It uses a mental health label to show how a person can be their own company.
In plain terms
Even if I am crazy I still have my friends and my other parts.
What can you take from it?
Company depends on how you see yourself.

Where it applies

  • self care
  • friendship
  • therapy

Putting it to work

  • reframe self-perception
  • value internal dialogue

Questions to consider

  • Can you be your own best friend?
  • What does loneliness mean to you?

Another view

Using the term lightly might trivialize schizophrenia for some.

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