am i schizophrenic?
Question:
i feel like everyone is out to piss me off
at night i have conversations going on inside my head that keep me awake
sometimes i respond to my thoughts as in ''talk back''
i want to escape from people all the time
when im around people i feel lethargic and drained and unintrested in conversation but at the same time anxious
i dont enjoy life or anything in it
my mind tells me people are watching me so i get paranoid
i feel like exploding inside i have all this rage
i hit walls and smash things
from being a todler i never socialised i hated it
even around people who understand me i dont want to socialise because my minds having conflicts and im in another world
if im on my own and im walking past people i keep thinking they are going to attack me, im paranoid
i see it in my mind, i see this vision of me getting attacked
ive been diagnosed with social anxiety and depression but im sure i have schizophrenia
Answers:
Bob, i'm afraid no-one can answer this question with
more indepth knowledge although u have given quite alot to go off. You say u have been diagnosed with social anxiety and depression, this in itself says so much. My question however would be who diagnosed u with these conditions, your doctor or were u refered to a psychiatrist for an assesment?.
As i keep refering to ur question i can for certain tell you this NO u are not necessarily schizophenic. There are many types of depression and most display alot of the characteristics u have described, lethargy, feeling drained, uninterested in convosation etc. Being diagnosed as suffering from social anxiety doesnt help either however, one of these conditions can anmd does very often cause the other.
You also state something i find interesting "From being a toddler u never socialised - i hated it" This should have been looked into when u were a tolder. Why did u never socialize, why did u hate it?. Were u prevented from doing so for some reason if so this is where your hate or to be precise "fear" began.
From how u describe your feelings i imagine youre on anti-depressants and probably sedatives. There are are many ant-depressants available as there are sedatives and if taken in combination this can make the symptoms u describe seem more real and unbarable to cope with.
I would most certainly go to ur doctor as soon as u possibly can as some of the most common side effects of anti-depressants u have described. Ask your doctor to do a "Serum Level " check on any medication u may be taking for your condition as it sounds to me as though your on too high a dosage of whatever medication you are taking OR the medication is not right for u and u need it changing to another anti-depressant. Unfortunately anti-depressants all have unwanted side effects and the only thing that can help aleviate the effects is the correct medication and dosage. You may still have the same side effects but far less severe.
Also, if taken in conjunction with sedatives for anxiety which thay commonly are this only hightens the sense of lethary and the sense of "Being here, seeing and feeling it but some-how not being part of it ". The feeling that u are in another world and that ppl are talking about u / watching u is common to both problems as is the fear of being alone.
Please See Your Doctor or Psychiatrist A.S.A.P. and get your meds checked out.
What u have described can represent both depression and mental illness as a sense of paranoia can be displayed in both conditions. However, what concerns me is what little informatiom you have given with regards to ur feeling this way since being a toddler. What if any investigations were taken at this point? as i strongly believe your problems began then. Had u had therapy then i doubt your problems would have escalated to the extent they are now.
When u see your doctor plz if you haven't already done so tell them about this period in ur life. Going off everything u have said if u are not in therapy already talk to ur doctor about it because u really do need to see a counselor. Also, make sure your doctor understands where ur coming from and should u be told anything u dont understand do not be embarrassed to ask him to explain everything in a manner you understand.
I CANNOT RULE OUT MENTAL ILLNESS at this point, but i would certainly look into any medication u are on and the question of therapy . Should u not get satisfaction with your doctor or psychiatrist remember that u can always request a 2nd opinion.
I hope u get the professional help u really require as it will change your life completely around for the better.
Other Answers:
yes, you do. get help. My cousin has it so bad, he shot 2 people outside his house and thought it was a cult.. they were 2 kids.
Seek Professional help. NOW.
uh yeah you have something, you better go see another psychiatrist!
i think u might im not 100% sure though
You sound like a hypochondriac. My personal opinion is you sure could use some good vitamins and a good night's rest.
Sounds to me you need pychological help but I took an pyhscology class and you do have some similar behaviors as that but I think you should see a pyshcologist
Maybe yes. Consult a psychiatrist.
you seem to be
get some resperdal , from the shrink , and take it !
Go back to the doctor, and tell him or her how you feel, and what you think you may have. They will eaither send you to a specialist or give you more or different meds. Also, try going to a physcologist., have you seen the movie "Donnie Darko"? In a way, you seem to be like the guy in that movie.
Well paranoia is definitely a telltale sign of Schizophrenia. But keep in mind that a lot of people have traits of a lot of diseases. One thing to remember is that if it's not interfering with you living your life, it's not as big of a problem, and probably not considered to be the "disease" and instead would only be a "trait".
So if you are thinking that they want to attack you and you turn around and hit them, or if you take off running, or something like that, it's worse than if you are able to do a "reality check" and understand that it is just in your mind and not real.
I was going to be a smart alec and answer with something flippant, but after reading your symptoms, I think there may be something serious going on, as opposed to an overreactionary response to stress.
In other words, you should seek counseling and help as soon as possible. The social anxiety and depression can manifest in the ways mentioned, and the stress of not being able to cope with these conditions may lead to the internal stuggle you feel. Schizophrenia is generally marked by less ability to organize and communicate thoughts, so trust your mental health care professional to make the call, but also report the lack of progress you have made and see if there are other treatment options, as well as looking for a second opinion.
Good luck, and ignore those who answer this with a smart alec comment. They likely did not read the whole thing.
Which one are you?
You need some medication...it's the best!
Without extensive psychological testing a positive answer cannot be given. I find the diagnoses you have been given as rather meaningless. I suggest you find a competent Psychiatrist and undergo interviews and testing before one jumps to conclusions.
Schizophrenia is when you see people and things that are not there and you don't see things that are. It's a total break with the real world. Do you hear the voices of OTHER people in your head or are you just arguing with yourself?
You are probably paranoid and very depressed. Also sounds like agoraphobia (fear of people and public places)
See your local councilor. Meds might help.
Good luck.
of course it might be i advice you to seek medical advice to psychatric specialist. i am very sorry for your suffering.
The first thing that you have to remember is that not all doctors (especially psychiatrists) know everything. From the symptoms that you describe, you definitely sound like you could be a candidate for paranoid schizophrenia. Although, the only real way to know for sure would be to go on a medication that is designed for that and see if you feel better or worse. Also, without knowing all of your symptoms, it is hard to make an accurate assessment on youqa.coms! Things to look for:
lack of emotion - the inability to enjoy regular activities (visiting with friends, etc.) as much as before
Low energy - the person tends to sit around and sleep much more than normal
lack of interest in life, low motivation
Affective flattening - a blank, blunted facial expression or less lively facial movements, flat voice (lack of normal intonations and variance) or physical movements.
Alogia (difficulty or inability to speak)
Inappropriate social skills or lack of interest or ability to socialize with other people
Inability to make friends or keep friends, or not caring to have friends
Social isolation - person spends most of the day alone or only with close family
If you feel as though you have more than one of these symptoms, then I would recommed switching doctors immediately and find out! I wish you the best of luck and remember that you CAN get better!
I lived with a guy years and years ago and he turned out to be skitzo. We didn't know it at the time he wa diagnosed later after I had kicked him out because he was always accusing me of stuff. He would have serious dillusions of things that never even happened. He talked to the tv once..something about "them watching us through the tv". I could tell you things that he'd said that would make your hair stand up. He'd just make things up in his mind..if you think you have some kind of problem like that..you need help now. The longer you let it go untreatd the worse it's going to be and the less effective treatment is going to be.
Good luck
not sure if you have it or not only a phychiatrist can judge that most people with schizophrenia hear the voices on the outside of their head the same way you would hear a real person talk not just inside your head but sounds like you definetly do have something. x
You describe some classic symptoms but not all. However, few schizophrenics have an insight into their ilness and this indicates you're at the outset of your illness or are having an axiety crisis within a certain personality type.
That you have difficulties that need addressing is beyond doubt. However, you might be best to just go to your doctor, a different one, and describe only your Symptoms, ie, your thoughts, feelings and inclinations . Leave the diagnosis to the doctor. You seem a little too willing to hang a label around your neck and more afraid of this label than anything.
Is it possible you got hold of the notion of being schizophrenic and are being introspective all the time and looking to justify this??
Either way, you're best to get it checked out as quickly as possible because, if it's the symptoms of a schizophrenic breakdown you have, then phenothiazine medication halts the disease in it's progress but should be prescribed within a year. It may not be this. Just remember to confine yourself to your symptoms when you see a doctor again.
I think you have a phsycosis, its a mild form of schizophrenia but usually will get worse, do you drink at all? as this does not help . . . try some mild anti schizophrenic drugs such as olanzapine or trazadone they will also help you sleep at night,
good luck.
0) Your explanation seems to be very clear and detailed. Here are some thoughts...
1) It is very useful to avoid an extreme diagnosis, especially by some helth professionals - some kinds of treatment or help are much better to reverse the problem back to some kind of contentment.
2) Swift action is required to keep you out of mental hospital, especially if you have never been in one. This seems to be a social reality. I am not complaining about mental hospitals as such.
3) Signing yourself into mental hospital would be much preferable to being signed in.
You need professional help medication will help you through this stage and get you back to a healthy way of life.
It is impossible to diagnose from a paragraph so please do not take previous answers seriously, especially the unkind ones. I think you are very unhappy though, so please find someone to talk to. Go back to your doctor and explain how you feel. If he does not take you seriously find someone else and tell him or her. How long have you felt this way? You will feel better one day, so please remember that. Please take all the meds that have been prescribed for you. When you feel better you may find counselling or psychotherapy helpful.
i think Hun you really need to tell the Dr everything you mustn't be shy they are there to help you you need to write down all your feeling then see dr wrie everyting from what you thinking and feelin seeing etc i wish you luck honey
You sound like my uncle with schizophrenia
IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE ALL 3. KEEP YOUR DR INFORMED OF ALL YOUR SYMPTOMS-RE-OCCURRING AND NEW, AND NEVER BE AFRAID TO CHALLENGE YOUR DR'S DIAGNOSIS, AS THEY ARE WRONG A LOT OF THE TIME. IF YOU ARE DIS-SATISFIED WITH YOUR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLAN SWITCH DRS. GOOD LUCK.
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