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06-03-2024 04:51 PM
06-03-2024 04:51 PM
Schizophrenia.
Hello I'm new to the forum. I'm really glad I found this and I'd like to connect on here with other schizophrenics. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia in February of 2023. I'm 30 now. I believe the people I use to talk to and bond with are invisible and there making me say and do things I would never say or do. There tripping me over and walking me into walls like when my shoulder hits the wall. I tried to make sense of it so I googled invisible people do they exist and the military has made an invisible wall. I come to the conclusion that there's an invisible suit as well. Some days I tell myself noones here your truly alone but I just don't feel truly alone. It's effecting my relationship with my kids my mum and new friendships also my decision making. I'm also having a hard time believing I'm a schizophrenic. I'm medicated now. I was diagnosed with psychosis first but the psychosis medication the first one they put me on didn't work. Then they diagnosed me with schizophrenia that's because I believed there was drugs and alcohol in my foods and fluids that they were put there at the company by people that knew me and hated me. I was underweight I'm now a healthy weight. Is there anyone on the forum here who has schizophrenia and can relate? I also wouldn't mind anyone's advice or support.
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06-03-2024 05:40 PM
06-03-2024 05:40 PM
Re: Schizophrenia.
Welcome to the forums @Peppapig ,
Thank you for sharing what's been going on for you. It sounds like you have so much insight into what's happening and is ready to do something about it.
Whilst I don't have experience of schizophrenia, myself, there are many others here who do.
I hope they will be able to share their experiences with you and that you get the support and connection you deserve while on the forums.
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06-03-2024 06:07 PM
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06-03-2024 06:22 PM
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Re: Schizophrenia.
During psychosis, often, no. Delusions blur with reality @Peppapig . Hence the earlier she can get support, the better.
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07-03-2024 12:41 AM
07-03-2024 12:41 AM
Re: Schizophrenia.
@Peppapig hi am welcome i have schizoaffective disorder and there are times and some individuals who can tell when they are experiencing a delusion but it is different for everyone but yes it is possible to know.
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07-03-2024 08:40 PM
07-03-2024 08:40 PM
Re: Schizophrenia.
Hey @Peppapig welcome to the forums, I'm glad you're here!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I don't have schizophrenia but I have bipolar disorder and have experienced psychosis and delusions. I am stable now and have since come to terms with it all. I do understand what it's like to have your reality questioned and the feelings of uncertainty, you are not alone.
If you do a search for 'Schizophrenia' within the forums you'll probably find a lot of information and people who you can connect with and relate to 😊
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08-03-2024 05:15 AM
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