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Schizophrenia.
Okay, I've been living with my seeing things and a slight fear of the dark and almost any noise you could possibly imagine for the last few years. Lately though, it's getting worse and my paranoia has reached amazing levels, I also tend to be more aggressive about it. I've talked to my friends James, Casey, and Travis about it. Travis & Casey know alot about mental disorders and suggested that I am schizophrenic. Lately it's all getting worse. I'm frightened all the time, of almost everything, and not just at night either. Someone give me some advice? Anything would help. Thank you so much.
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FYI - Signs and Symptoms of Schizophrenia Include:
Sleep problems
Social isolation
Hyperactivity or inactivity
Inability to concentrate
Hostility
Paranoia
Unusual emotional reactions
Deterioration in personal hygiene
Unusual sensitivity
You need to talk to your parents and family doctor if your fears are escalating. Regardless of your diagnosis, they can help you get this under control before it takes over your entire life.
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Schizophrenia is rare in people of your age. Age of onset is usually young adulthood, ages 18 to 23. Talk to your family doctor about it, and if he/ she has any suggestions on a good psychiatrist you can see. A psychiatrist will be able to accurately diagnose you. It is more likely that you have paranoia than that you have schizophrenia.
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You need to get advice from your doctor!! This is something that can be controlled if you get the right medication and the right diagnosis.
I'm sorry hun but your friends might not know everything there is about mental disorders so you should definitely see a doctor right away.
Especially before it gets out of hand. You said you've had it for a few years now but it's just started to get worse.. this is your cue to take control and look after yourself.
Perhaps take a friend with you or a gaurdian to the doctors with you. Trust me hun.. I work in a doctors surgery, it's not something a young girl wants to have.
Goodluck :)
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