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Symptoms of schizophrenia
I fear I may be schizophrenic. I have thought so for many a year.
I talk to myself under my breath
I like to pretend I am someone else, someone better
I will sometimes walk through doors hold ingit open for someone to whom I'm imagining talking behind me
I have no real friends and no social outlet
I dislike having to spend time in the real world
I have I think heard voices on maybe 4 or 5 occasions over the past few years
I have an irrational fear of spiders (which I am told is a symptom, believe it or not)
I talk to myself under my breath
I like to pretend I am someone else, someone better
I will sometimes walk through doors hold ingit open for someone to whom I'm imagining talking behind me
I have no real friends and no social outlet
I dislike having to spend time in the real world
I have I think heard voices on maybe 4 or 5 occasions over the past few years
I have an irrational fear of spiders (which I am told is a symptom, believe it or not)
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Go and discuss your symptoms with your doctor; they may refer you to psychological support services, where they can help you further.
Anonymous
I fear I may be schizophrenic. I have thought so for many a year.
I talk to myself under my breath
I like to pretend I am someone else, someone better
I will sometimes walk through doors hold ingit open for someone to whom I'm imagining talking behind me
I have no real friends and no social outlet
I dislike having to spend time in the real world
I have I think heard voices on maybe 4 or 5 occasions over the past few years
I have an irrational fear of spiders (which I am told is a symptom, believe it or not)
I talk to myself under my breath
I like to pretend I am someone else, someone better
I will sometimes walk through doors hold ingit open for someone to whom I'm imagining talking behind me
I have no real friends and no social outlet
I dislike having to spend time in the real world
I have I think heard voices on maybe 4 or 5 occasions over the past few years
I have an irrational fear of spiders (which I am told is a symptom, believe it or not)
What's wrong with that? It's stupid giving labels when you just like being alone and refuse to socialise. The hearing voices bit might be a problem though.
devilsthorn
What's wrong with that? It's stupid giving labels when you just like being alone and refuse to socialise. The hearing voices bit might be a problem though.
What's wrong with that is that "schizophrenia" is a label for something very real and very serious, and if the OP believes it applies to them then they should go see a doctor, like, yesterday.
Aye, I think you should maybe go to a GP and get it seen to. Both of you. 
Nah, seriously mate, although some of those symptoms do seem a bit trivial and are surprisingly common (having no friends, liking to pretend you're someone else), some of the others do concern me so I think you'd best have a word with someone who might be able to help.
Nah, seriously mate, although some of those symptoms do seem a bit trivial and are surprisingly common (having no friends, liking to pretend you're someone else), some of the others do concern me so I think you'd best have a word with someone who might be able to help.
King Hippo
Aye, I think you should maybe go to a GP and get it seen to. Both of you.
Nah, seriously mate, although some of those symptoms do seem a bit trivial and are surprisingly common (having no friends, liking to pretend you're someone else), some of the others do concern me so I think you'd best have a word with someone who might be able to help.
Nah, seriously mate, although some of those symptoms do seem a bit trivial and are surprisingly common (having no friends, liking to pretend you're someone else), some of the others do concern me so I think you'd best have a word with someone who might be able to help.
Pretending you're someone else does get slightly more serious when you're actually talking to someone who's not there, holding doors open for them and stuff. I've done that myself before. I've actually been talking to someone, asked them if they wanted a drink, gone downstairs and got them (and myself) one, come back upstairs and realised they were in my head.
I was very confused.It's not actually dangerous, and it's surprisingly mild, but it is freaky.
i often worry about this.
my uncle has schizophrenia, i dont know him very well as theres alot of history there, so ive only met him recently, about a year or so ago after my nan passed away, and its so scary how quiet he is. he seems incapable of holding a real conversation, often appears a bit miserable really, and i know nothing really about his life now since he doesnt ever talk.
i often find myself being fairly quiet too, can imagine myself coming across like that, but not as bad, towards other people, and it scares the hell out of me.
what i find even scarier is that it often doesnt show properly in women until they're in their 30s, where for men it can be late teens / twenties, & genetically its a 10% change for close relatives =S.
howeverrr,
-> loads of people have irrational fears
-> i sometimes chatter away to myself randomly then realise and stop.. not sure if this is totally normal... but i wouldnt worry about it, its just like when toddlers talk themselves through everything they do i suppose.
-> i dont think many people really enjoy being in the real world nowadays that its so very hectic. i far prefer day dreaming its so much more relaxing.
-> lots of people are reserved like that naturally and find it hard to make friends
theres not necesserily anything to read into it.
as for hearing voices & holding doors open for imaginary people... hmmmm cant say as ive done that myself, but theres definately lots of other explanations for it.
if you're that worried, maybe tell amember of family your concerns? they maybe able to tell you of any family history of the condition, or give you opinions of what they think of your behaviour.. or else go to the doctor to put your mind at ease / help you
.
this website seems quite useful: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/schizophrenia_symptom.htm
Also:
a good few years ago now conditions likeschizophrenia didn't exist to anyone. you must remember that if youve got it into your head, you could diagnose yourself with just about anything nowadays. if you have no family history, theres only 1% of the population who get it, which is really quite small.
alsoo. dont panic about it,, your symptoms are certainly on theveryyyyyyy low end of the scale even if you have correctly diagnosed yourself and its best catching these things early on and there are drugs to control it also.
but really you shouldnt be worrying that far into it as its not very likely xxx
my uncle has schizophrenia, i dont know him very well as theres alot of history there, so ive only met him recently, about a year or so ago after my nan passed away, and its so scary how quiet he is. he seems incapable of holding a real conversation, often appears a bit miserable really, and i know nothing really about his life now since he doesnt ever talk.
i often find myself being fairly quiet too, can imagine myself coming across like that, but not as bad, towards other people, and it scares the hell out of me.
what i find even scarier is that it often doesnt show properly in women until they're in their 30s, where for men it can be late teens / twenties, & genetically its a 10% change for close relatives =S.
howeverrr,
-> loads of people have irrational fears
-> i sometimes chatter away to myself randomly then realise and stop.. not sure if this is totally normal... but i wouldnt worry about it, its just like when toddlers talk themselves through everything they do i suppose.
-> i dont think many people really enjoy being in the real world nowadays that its so very hectic. i far prefer day dreaming its so much more relaxing.
-> lots of people are reserved like that naturally and find it hard to make friends
theres not necesserily anything to read into it. as for hearing voices & holding doors open for imaginary people... hmmmm cant say as ive done that myself, but theres definately lots of other explanations for it.
if you're that worried, maybe tell amember of family your concerns? they maybe able to tell you of any family history of the condition, or give you opinions of what they think of your behaviour.. or else go to the doctor to put your mind at ease / help you
.this website seems quite useful: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/schizophrenia_symptom.htm
Also:
a good few years ago now conditions likeschizophrenia didn't exist to anyone. you must remember that if youve got it into your head, you could diagnose yourself with just about anything nowadays. if you have no family history, theres only 1% of the population who get it, which is really quite small.
alsoo. dont panic about it,, your symptoms are certainly on theveryyyyyyy low end of the scale even if you have correctly diagnosed yourself and its best catching these things early on and there are drugs to control it also.
but really you shouldnt be worrying that far into it as its not very likely xxx
OP, I really don't think you have anything to worry about, but obviously, as a lot of the above posters said, there's no harm in going to your GP and getting it checked out.
I think most people talk to themselves under their breath sometimes - it's kinda of a way of processing information; and I'm sure there are plenty of people who like to pretend they're someone else (I used to do this).
The majority of the rest of your 'symptoms' seem to just be social, that you prefer to be alone.
I'm also pretty sure that everyone hears voices once in a while (as infrequently as you say); that has happened to me in the past and I believe it's just an accidental trigger in the brain - when it's happened to me in the past, it's been the sound of someone calling my name; confusing, but nothing to worry about unless it happens often.
Perhaps the strangest of your symptoms though, is the one about holding the door open for someone who's not really there. I'd like to let you know though at the age of around 13-14 (obviously too old for it to be an imaginary friend), I did the same kind of thing; I'd sit in awkward positions in the car, purely to give space to a person that I imagined needed to fit in beside me, or, if there was no room on the seats, sit on the floor by my feet. I had a lot of social problems at this age though, so I think it was my coping mechanism. Coupled with your other social symptoms, I feel this might be the case with you, and is something you'll likely grow out of in time.
Don't worry about it being schizophrenia; I'm no doctor, but your symptoms don't sound that severe.
I think most people talk to themselves under their breath sometimes - it's kinda of a way of processing information; and I'm sure there are plenty of people who like to pretend they're someone else (I used to do this).
The majority of the rest of your 'symptoms' seem to just be social, that you prefer to be alone.
I'm also pretty sure that everyone hears voices once in a while (as infrequently as you say); that has happened to me in the past and I believe it's just an accidental trigger in the brain - when it's happened to me in the past, it's been the sound of someone calling my name; confusing, but nothing to worry about unless it happens often.
Perhaps the strangest of your symptoms though, is the one about holding the door open for someone who's not really there. I'd like to let you know though at the age of around 13-14 (obviously too old for it to be an imaginary friend), I did the same kind of thing; I'd sit in awkward positions in the car, purely to give space to a person that I imagined needed to fit in beside me, or, if there was no room on the seats, sit on the floor by my feet. I had a lot of social problems at this age though, so I think it was my coping mechanism. Coupled with your other social symptoms, I feel this might be the case with you, and is something you'll likely grow out of in time.
Don't worry about it being schizophrenia; I'm no doctor, but your symptoms don't sound that severe.
Alot of those symptoms of your list there sound like what I do on a daily basis..
- I talk under my breath at times - trying to remind myself to do something, or just sometimes without thinking about it.
- Its not uncommon to pretend within yourself that you're someone else - someone better, but maybe you should take a look at why you wish to be someone else.. is it someone more popular for example?
- Feeling socially isolated is worse for some people than others, and I know how horrible it can feel. But the longer you stay out of social situations the more intimidating they can seem and the more the fear becomes what keeps you from going back into the situation.
- As for the fear of spiders - I think a good majority of the British population has some level of fear over spiders, and it’s pretty much all irrational.
Some of the other symptoms.. such as holding doors open for people who aren’t there and hearing voices may be a little worrying.. but as has been mentioned it could just be your mind manifesting symptoms to help support this diagnosis you think you have found.
If you are really worried - go and see your GP and maybe take someone with you for support - family member or close friend, I know when I go to the doctor I tend to only hear what I choose to hear so its good to have someone else there to remind you of what’s actually being said.
Good luck to you. I'm sure you'll be fine. And if it does turn out to be a level of schizophrenia, it is quite treatable now-a-days with medication and such I believe.
- I talk under my breath at times - trying to remind myself to do something, or just sometimes without thinking about it.
- Its not uncommon to pretend within yourself that you're someone else - someone better, but maybe you should take a look at why you wish to be someone else.. is it someone more popular for example?
- Feeling socially isolated is worse for some people than others, and I know how horrible it can feel. But the longer you stay out of social situations the more intimidating they can seem and the more the fear becomes what keeps you from going back into the situation.
- As for the fear of spiders - I think a good majority of the British population has some level of fear over spiders, and it’s pretty much all irrational.
Some of the other symptoms.. such as holding doors open for people who aren’t there and hearing voices may be a little worrying.. but as has been mentioned it could just be your mind manifesting symptoms to help support this diagnosis you think you have found.
If you are really worried - go and see your GP and maybe take someone with you for support - family member or close friend, I know when I go to the doctor I tend to only hear what I choose to hear so its good to have someone else there to remind you of what’s actually being said.
Good luck to you. I'm sure you'll be fine. And if it does turn out to be a level of schizophrenia, it is quite treatable now-a-days with medication and such I believe.
roses are red
violets are blue
I'm a schizophrenic
and so am I
violets are blue
I'm a schizophrenic
and so am I
h82think
A simple MRI scan will tell you if you have schizophrenia. Go to your GP and book one.
1) MRI isn't "simple."
2) MRI isn't used to diagnose schizophrenia.
I must say that what the OP is describing does not sound like schizophrenia to me - just someone who is quiet and doesn't have many friends. But if they're worried, then they should go to the GP, where they will discuss the symptoms and if they think it's serious, refer them to a psychiatrist. To the best of my knowledge, there's no need for MRI, as schizophrenia is a functional, rather than structural defect.
Helenia
1) MRI isn't "simple."
2) MRI isn't used to diagnose schizophrenia.
I must say that what the OP is describing does not sound like schizophrenia to me - just someone who is quiet and doesn't have many friends. But if they're worried, then they should go to the GP, where they will discuss the symptoms and if they think it's serious, refer them to a psychiatrist. To the best of my knowledge, there's no need for MRI, as schizophrenia is a functional, rather than structural defect.
2) MRI isn't used to diagnose schizophrenia.
I must say that what the OP is describing does not sound like schizophrenia to me - just someone who is quiet and doesn't have many friends. But if they're worried, then they should go to the GP, where they will discuss the symptoms and if they think it's serious, refer them to a psychiatrist. To the best of my knowledge, there's no need for MRI, as schizophrenia is a functional, rather than structural defect.
"h82think", indeed.
Guy Secretan
roses are read
violets are blue
I'm a schizophrenic
and so am I
violets are blue
I'm a schizophrenic
and so am I
That's Multiple-Personality Disorder (and possible dyslexia), not schizophrenia. Except stereotypically; which is, frankly, a crap basis for any attempt at 'humour' not directed specifically toward the idiot-classes.
So I might have got it a little wrong
Turns out schizophrenia is caused by a few things, BUT one of the reasons is because of faulty neurobiology- which is why when the doctors thought I had schizophrenia, they gave me an MRI scan.
So, an MRI scan is not for everyone. Apologies for the mistake!
Turns out schizophrenia is caused by a few things, BUT one of the reasons is because of faulty neurobiology- which is why when the doctors thought I had schizophrenia, they gave me an MRI scan.
So, an MRI scan is not for everyone. Apologies for the mistake!
This is not very helpful but an interesting insight into the mind of a schizophrenic, who thinks that the MI5 are abusing him through mind control and using the public to deliver their abuse. Can't say I am convinced by his "evidence", but this guy has been keeping track of all his "abuse" for many years. I feel very sorry for him.
http://mi5.com/evidence/mc/mc.htm
http://mi5.com/evidence/mc/mc.htm
Profesh
That's Multiple-Personality Disorder (and possible dyslexia), not schizophrenia. Except stereotypically; which is, frankly, a crap basis for any attempt at 'humour' not directed specifically toward the idiot-classes.
Er no most people (who don't feel themselves intellectually superior) would probaly just laugh anyway.
Schizophrenia is a malfunction of some part of the mind.
An MRI scan will help you determine if you do have the disorder.
If it comes back negative, then you can PM and I'll help you through the way of Cognitive Therapy. Or at least give you more advice.
My mum dad has schizophrenia and I was the one who helped him throughout - well mainly me anyways - so I guess I could help you too.
An MRI scan will help you determine if you do have the disorder.
If it comes back negative, then you can PM and I'll help you through the way of Cognitive Therapy.
Or at least give you more advice. My mum dad has schizophrenia and I was the one who helped him throughout - well mainly me anyways - so I guess I could help you too.
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