Schizophrenia Support Group

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by impairments in the perception of reality and by significant social dysfunction. Untreated schizophrenia is typically characterized by demonstrating disorganized thinking and experiencing delusions or auditory hallucinations.

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I'm very sure I have this, but I'm afraid to ask for help because I don't want the pills to change who I am and I want to have control over myself.

I'm afraid the therapist will take away my abilities and nothing will be the same..things aren't too bad, I'm able to ignore it and sort of get by even though its getting harder and sometimes I do get really really suicidal and feel absolutely awful and strange.

Everything is weird, but I think I'd rather have this than be a zombie from pills..
I just want to know if anyone thinks its a better idea that I get help and if anyones on medication and recommends it?
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its probally not the same for everyone but i don't take medication and haven't for a year and a half before that i i took the medication and it only made me worse but i do think it is different for everyone hope this helps you a little
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im worse when Im off meds but like earsofsadness said its a personal thing. You could always try meds and not take them if they make you too drowsy or whatever.
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I have the same problem as you... But in a different way.
I have all of the symptoms of schizophrenia but as I'm underage (14), I can't get diagnosed because my parents refuse to believe I have a problem.
I think you should try it. If they help, keep taking them, and if not, quit.
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Honestly, it's already been said. It's different for everyone. Some meds made me 'zombified' and others didn't.

People tend to think that the first med they try will be 'the one' and get so disappointed when it messes them up or doesn't work. It's why many of us go off meds...because of disappointment. But remember that it's trial-and-error. Especially with the meds available TODAY...those old-time drooling doped zombie assumptions are usually false.
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It took six years to find the right meds at the right dose. For some it takes less, for a few, it takes more. I was a zombie at one point, but since we hit the right combo my mind has been clearer than it's been in decades.
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I am doing much better on my meds. Would it hurt you to try it?
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There are lots of different meds to try. If one doesn't work, there's others to try. When you find one that works then you can work with a doctor to use the lowest effective dose of it.
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