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 was told that I'm suffering from severe psychosis, but I'm not sure whether or not that's it. I hear voices and see figures (I have full blown conversations with them). I got put on medications that worked, but after a month or so they stopped working and everything came back. I got put in inpatient and put on new medications. They have been working, but occasionally I hear voices and see figures. I honestly don't know what's going on anymore and it's scaring me.
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I haven't written in my diary on my computer since May because I thought that my computer was dying. I got away from writing but my computer is hanging in there. I think that I will start writing in it again. It's so therapeutic.
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First, I hope everyone is doing well, and continuing to fight that good fight! Keep up the great work on yourselves; I'm rooting for all of you!So, I started doing therapy at the beginning of the year, when I was in my most depressed state, but with my therapist, I made big changes and steps in the right direction. But, over a month ago, she couldn't take my insurance anymore, and I had to stop...
My personal favorite definition of "psychosis" is that you are caught in your head. The cause of any given psychosis is far more complicated, but please don't be afraid of the word. Psychotic episodes come and go in the best of lives.
Have you talked to any trained professionals about your symptoms? Every case is unique and working with a trained pro is the best way I know to get a handle on your own unique case. The peer support network works best for emotional support.
Gentle support while you find your way, Lostone.