[Rarar]

Well, recently I've been really....weird. I keep hearing sounds like somebody is walking in the landing outside my room. Everybody is fast asleep, but my mind tells me it's a ghost or demon waiting to kill me. I sometimes hear voices whispering when I'm trying to go to sleep; they sometimes say my name and it terrifies me, so I can't sleep. None of my family hear them, making me think that the ghost/demon is specifically targeting me. I also think that everything is entirely in my mind - that my brain is being operated by aliens in another dimension, and the whole universe is just a construct of my mind. I also sometimes have this feeling where I feel like I'm in a dream; where nothing is real and I am incapable of feeling properly. I used to have this rarely, but now it is happening every few months.

I also fell in love with my (also male) best friend, which drove me crazy. I couldn't go a day without thinking about him, and I would self-harm as a result (scratch his name into my arm). I cried over him when he left for college and I'm only starting to get over him. Of course, he has no idea and only one other person knows of my feelings for my friend & sexuality. A different person commented that there was "unresolved sexual tension" between myself and my best friend.

I read up on this, and they seem to be in line with the symptoms of a scizophrenic. So I guess what I'm trying to say is - do you think that I am schizophrenic?

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[Sultana]

Its best to go and visit your GP about this; they are the first stop for all these sorts of problems. They aren't going to diagnose you with schizophrenia immediately, but the can refer you on to mental health teams if they deem it necessary. Just to point out that there are lots of conditions where psychosis is a symptom (your hearing voices/alien thoughts) so it might be any number of things. Hope you get some answers/help soon.

Also, just because this annoys the hell out of me, please don't refer to 'schizophrenics', they are people suffering with an illness; they are not the illness.

[LavenderBlueSky88]

Go go your GP, it's dangerous when people find out symptoms of illnesses as they start to project them onto themselves - the mind is a powerful thing. There's no way to tell whether you're suffering from schizophrenia or any other form of psychosis without psychological and medical testing; but please don't go on like this.

[M1011]

I don't think so. I was observing you earlier from your landing and you seemed perfectly fine to me. Might want to seek a second opinion though.

[Arekkusu]

(Original post by Rarar)
Well, recently I've been really....weird. I keep hearing sounds like somebody is walking in the landing outside my room. Everybody is fast asleep, but my mind tells me it's a ghost or demon waiting to kill me. I sometimes hear voices whispering when I'm trying to go to sleep; they sometimes say my name and it terrifies me, so I can't sleep. None of my family hear them, making me think that the ghost/demon is specifically targeting me. I also think that everything is entirely in my mind - that my brain is being operated by aliens in another dimension, and the whole universe is just a construct of my mind. I also sometimes have this feeling where I feel like I'm in a dream; where nothing is real and I am incapable of feeling properly. I used to have this rarely, but now it is happening every few months.

I also fell in love with my (also male) best friend, which drove me crazy. I couldn't go a day without thinking about him, and I would self-harm as a result (scratch his name into my arm). I cried over him when he left for college and I'm only starting to get over him. Of course, he has no idea and only one other person knows of my feelings for my friend & sexuality. A different person commented that there was "unresolved sexual tension" between myself and my best friend.

I read up on this, and they seem to be in line with the symptoms of a scizophrenic. So I guess what I'm trying to say is - do you think that I am schizophrenic?

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That's your problem, I generally think any long-term stressor you don't tackle can trigger any mental illness episode. A lack of social support REALLY doesn't help; this is more or less what therapists are there to replace.

The earlier you intervene for your mental health the easier it will be to treat.

[skotch]

Go see a doctor!! There's no way anyone on here can truly diagnose you and also, it's likely if you self diagnose yourself, you'll start to change the way you behave in that you'll be thinking that everything you do is related to your diagnosis. So go see a doctor!

[Rarar]

Hmm...okay, I'll book an appointment. But what can I tell my parents?

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[shezshez]

The voice inside my head is telling me you're not schizophrenic...
the other voices are telling me you are.

[Sultana]

(Original post by Rarar)
Hmm...okay, I'll book an appointment. But what can I tell my parents?

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If you can tell them the truth that would be great. Having support from people who care about you is vital. If you don't feel able to do that just yet, you don't have to tell them anything; its all confidential.

[PinkyPurply]

I hear voices calling my name when I'm trying to sleep. It's usually a teacher or a friend or teachers voice.

Never thought much of it tbh.

[abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz]

i'd say so yes

[Blind Ferret]

You should fear the living more than the dead. Stress can do an awful lot to you, more than most people imagine. Take some time for yourself, go for a walk in the rain, meditate, whatever. Just try and absorb some positivity.

[Watch Key Phone]

(Original post by abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz)
i'd say so yes

We really can't answer a question about such a complicated mental illness from a short text post. OP, you should see a GP as soon as you can, tell them about all of your symptoms and they will give you more advice.

(Original post by M1011)
I don't think so. I was observing you earlier from your landing and you seemed perfectly fine to me. Might want to seek a second opinion though.

(Original post by shezshez)
The voice inside my head is telling me you're not schizophrenic...
the other voices are telling me you are.

Not clever or funny.

[zaliack]

(Original post by shezshez)
The voice inside my head is telling me you're not schizophrenic...
the other voices are telling me you are.

(Original post by M1011)
I don't think so. I was observing you earlier from your landing and you seemed perfectly fine to me. Might want to seek a second opinion though.

You two do realise that schizophrenia (as well as other mental disorders) are actually serious? You may find it funny, but those posts could just contribute to the OP's condition, potentially tipping him over the edge.

[M1011]

(Original post by Amwazicles)
Not clever or funny.

(Original post by zaliack)
You two do realise that schizophrenia (as well as other mental disorders) are actually serious? You may find it funny, but those posts could just contribute to the OP's condition, potentially tipping him over the edge.

If my light hearted comment is to be his undoing then I think the ship has sailed so to speak. What's wrong with a little humour to lighten his mood? Relax!

[Watch Key Phone]

(Original post by M1011)
If my light hearted comment is to be his undoing then I think the ship has sailed so to speak. What's wrong with a little humour to lighten his mood? Relax!

The point is not whether it will be 'his undoing'. The point is that it's simply an inappropriate thing to say. Humour is all very well, but I'd say that was a bit too close to the mark considering the circumstances.

[AspiringGenius]

(Original post by PinkyPurply)
I hear voices calling my name when I'm trying to sleep. It's usually a teacher or a friend or teachers voice.

Never thought much of it tbh.

Same, I never thought it was abnormal, but I think OPs situation is a bit different. OP, opts definately worth going to your GP. You will get the best advice/referrals there

[zaliack]

(Original post by M1011)
If my light hearted comment is to be his undoing then I think the ship has sailed so to speak. What's wrong with a little humour to lighten his mood? Relax!

Mental health and humour don't go well together, mainly because some people with severe mental illness may not be able to differentiate between fact and fiction. So even if they don't take you serious about watching him, his mind may pick up on that and continuously make him feel like he's being watched.

[Anonymous]

I've got no expertise in the matter except for a psychology A level under my belt but I would recommend that you see a GP to possibly get a referral.

Also, try not to be too quick to self-diagnose. I think that will do more harm than good. Just because you're displaying certain symptoms of something doesn't necessarily mean you have it. Even psychologists aren't sure about how to classify schizophrenia and stress can cause lots of different problems.

What you're experiencing certainly doesn't sound pleasant but just know that its certainly not uncommon for people to experience issues of a non-physical variety. The mind is a very complicated thing. Lord knows, I've struggled with my own crisis of sexuality and self-harming myself.

And even if you're not comfortable telling your parents it was brave of you to seek a second opinion here. Although it definitely sounds a good idea to speak to someone with a bit more experience and knowledge.

[abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz]

(Original post by Amwazicles)
We really can't answer a question about such a complicated mental illness from a short text post. OP, you should see a GP as soon as you can, tell them about all of your symptoms and they will give you more advice.

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