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.
Hi everyone,
I'm new here and to DS. I dont know if I will be welcome on this board as I do not have an official diagnosis of anything. I have been experiencing psychosis along with depression for years, although it has got significantly worse in the last year. So much so, I ended up being hospitalized for three months following a suicide attempt. I was put on meds whilst in there that did not touch my voices etc. It got to the point where I was becoming increasingly confused and disorientated and couldnt make any sense of anything in my head. Eventually my meds were changed to zyprexa, which has made the world of difference. I feel much better on them, although still significantly depressed I am not hearing or seeing things as much which is a huge relief. The doctors wont tell me what they think is wrong. I didnt know which board to join for this, as there is no board purely for psychosis, so I hope I'm not intruding. Sorry if I am, freedom x
I'm new here and to DS. I dont know if I will be welcome on this board as I do not have an official diagnosis of anything. I have been experiencing psychosis along with depression for years, although it has got significantly worse in the last year. So much so, I ended up being hospitalized for three months following a suicide attempt. I was put on meds whilst in there that did not touch my voices etc. It got to the point where I was becoming increasingly confused and disorientated and couldnt make any sense of anything in my head. Eventually my meds were changed to zyprexa, which has made the world of difference. I feel much better on them, although still significantly depressed I am not hearing or seeing things as much which is a huge relief. The doctors wont tell me what they think is wrong. I didnt know which board to join for this, as there is no board purely for psychosis, so I hope I'm not intruding. Sorry if I am, freedom x
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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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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He takes clozaril and trileptil now and he no longer hears or sees things, is not violent at all but is extremely manipulative and paranoid.
I am wondering how you're not diagnosed after being hospitalized and placed on potent medication.
Perhaps an eval by a seperate, second private psychiatrist is due. A diagnosis would help validate to you what you go through and help you understand it as well.
I am glad your medicine is working.
Hugs and blessings,
SusanNC