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Paranoid Schizophrenic
I took a test. A very accurate test, and found
there's a 90% chance that I have Paranoid
Schizophrenia and I accept that. I often pretend
I don't, but I can't deny it, my friends are a
little afraid or weirded out by me nowadays.
I looked up treatment and whatnot, I really don't
want to go to a facility and get shock treatment,
have to talk in big groups of people, I don;t
like people... in large numbers, I feel as if
they're all staring at me. I also know that I
will have to get off the drugs I'm doing at the
moment, I don't want any of that.
So, do you think I'd get worse if I didn't see a
doctor about it. I don't want to tell anybody,
but since I don't know you, I suppose it's okay.
But if you tell anybody, be prepared to loose
your knee-caps and other much needed body parts.
Regards,
Me.
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Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category?
Maybe give some free advice about: Mental health?
Let me first put it out there that I'm not anti-drug as long as it's controlled and doesn't cause problems. I also have nothing against you for doing drugs. But I'm probably going to give you an answer you don't want.
I understand that you don't want to give up any part of your life, but if you're doing hard drugs, particularly hallucinogens, you need to stop right now.
All recreational drugs can exacerbate mental problems. Mark Vonnegut (Kurt Vonnegut's son (If you haven't read Slaughterhouse Five or Cat's Cradle, do so. They're fantastic books.)) had a psychotic break when he dropped acid, and wrote an entire book from the POV of a schizophrenic. Haven't had the chance to read it yet, but I'm dying to. Granted, this was eons ago, but hard drugs can still cause psychotic breaks. That is to say, if you're prone to any kind of mental condition, a drug can bring it out.
Kudos for taking a test and accepting the possibility of a serious problem, but until you're diagnosed by a psychiatrist, you can't be sure you have it. But, if you think there's a good chance, again, get off the drugs, or find different drugs. Like endorphins. From exercise.
You said you accept your possible condition, and yet you aren't dealing with your current problems - paranoia, anxiety, etc. If you don't deal with these problems, they will absolutely get worse, and you could very well have a psychotic break, which would cause you even MORE trouble than getting off the drugs. You do not by any means have to go to group therapy. If you need therapy, it can be individual, with a therapist you like, with whom you can speak comfortably. If you're having trouble with paranoia and anxiety, you need to seek therapy. And again, discontinue your drug use. He or she will instruct you to do the same thing.
Did you know some of your described symptoms can be attributed to certain drugs? Some can cause paranoia and anxiety. You can't possibly diagnose a mental condition when you're high.
Just throwing it out there, none of us are doctors here, I don't think. I can't accurately diagnose you, or tell you whether or not you'll wind up in a mental institution if you don't see a real doctor. I can't even tell you for sure that your symptoms sound like that of paranoid schizophrenia. If you stop doing drugs, and you still have these symptoms, then yes, that could be the case. Are these symptoms you've had since before you started doing drugs?
Either way, you need to consider the possibility of seeing someone to help yourself find a way to deal with what you're feeling, get past it, and live a healthy, happy life. Insurance often covers the cost of therapy for awhile, too. So consider it.
In the future, please provide us with your age and gender so we can better answer your question.
Good luck,
Siren
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yes, it could get worse, alot worse, depending on what drugs youre on. i dont have any personal expirence with p.s, but i know that any mental "ailment" will only get worse in time if not treated. i have a long history of bipolar and manic depressive in my family, and can bring from that. but my best advice to you would be to research or talk to a doctor about alternate treatment. im sure there are other ways besides shock treatment. hope i helped.
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