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.
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?
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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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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My ENT sent me for more tests last week...one where they had me lie back in a chair, with blacked out goggles on so I couldn't see while they administered water into my ears one at a time ( first warm, then room-tempurature, then cold) while they video taped my eyes and asked me questions to determine how cognizant I was... This test went HORRIBLY. They were about 20 seconds or so into...
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.
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.