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Is it schizophrenia?

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redlight
redlight

Hi everyone, I'm new and in a bit of a crisis. My name is Alyssa I'm suffering from hallucinations at the moment. Does this sound like schizophrenia symptoms? (sorry that this is long, haha):

All my life I have had hallucinations, from simple shapes, outlines and voices to animals, people and conversations. I also have a habit of being paranoid; I often feel like someone is out to kill me, like someone has planted these thoughts in my head on purpose to see me suffer, that some of the people reading this are out to stalk me. It makes me feel like crying out of fear sometimes.

Back to my hallucinations - I can see spirits watching me from my window (they are here right now), a person sitting beside me on the sofa, a sweet little parrot on my shoulder and many others. I am also friends with a huge black bear called Beast, who is aggressive, demanding and attempts to encourage me to kill/harm people and, at times, myself. There is also a male deer called Maurice, who can stand on his hind legs and encourages my paranoia by making up situations (the people I love pushing me to suicide, being alone etc.). These situations feel so real that I get confused sometimes.

I am failing in my grades, fear my friends and family and have no motivation to do the things I used to love. Please help me.

~Alyssa

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  • harriet67221
    harriet67221 redlight

    Posted

    Redlight Do you ever leave the house? You must to go to school. You could seek help from your teacher as well.
    • harriet67221
      harriet67221

      Posted

      Redlight tried to send u a link to Childrens Human Rights Act. Will PM you. You need to get away from this unhealthy situation. Your mother cannot erode your rights to choose qhere to live. You need to know that. Is your father here? Please seek help. Your mother cannot rule your life in 2 years you are an adult. A court welfare officer will take your part and not that of your mother. May I ask what occupation your mother follows or followed?
  • snowflake.dogs
    snowflake.dogs redlight

    Posted

    Hello redlight,

    I understand you are going through a difficult time at the moment. And really, I empathise and sympathise with you. I think there may be something wrong with me physically but my mum thinks I'm a hypochondriac and there's not much I can do. 

    But this is not about me, it is about you.

    You need to find a way to see your GP who can refer you to a psychiatrist to get a diagnosis and possibly prescribe a medication. If you can't go on your own absolutely insist to your mother something is wrong. everyone else here has good ideas too, listen to them.

    Im here for support if you need it

    • harriet67221
      harriet67221 snowflake.dogs

      Posted

      Sorry but you can do a lot about it. why do you say that you can't? You can see your GP. The dr will decide whether you are a hypochondriac or not, not your mother. You can change your dr if you feel uncomfortable in going to see or speak to the family doctor..

      Redlight needs to be encouraged seeking help. It is her right and yours. Please take care and be positive. Parents who neglect to listen to their children sadly lack certain communication skills. x

  • harriet67221
    harriet67221 redlight

    Posted

    redlight please can u reply just to let us know u are ok? Have u got a mobile phone u can use to ring for help?

    Who else has access to the computer you are using to contact us?

    You write well and therefore are intelligent, you need to stop being afraid of your mother, your sister, your father. They do not have the right to intimidate you in any way shape or form. Have u been abused in other ways may I ask?

    Pls can u reply.

    Have u got a friend who can call for an ambulance for you to be assessed ? What are u really afraid of?

     

  • harriet67221
    harriet67221 redlight

    Posted

    Can u ring, email, text the NSP|CC. Do u onlyhave access to the computer at certain times. are u being threatened with loss of access to a phone, computer , leaving the house? This is NOT normal. You have rights and your custodians need to know that. Pls ring social services. SO what if your parents find out. 
  • harriet67221
    harriet67221 redlight

    Posted

    redlight Pls can u reply as we are concerned and trying to help you.

    Sorry to be blunt BUT are u  at risk of physical, sexual abuse as well as emotional/psychological  ? Your mother is not allowed to treat you like this. You have to understand that. By seeking medical help you are not being disloyal, you have to think about yourself and not allow those close to you physically to manipulate you like this. If we knew your whereabouts then perhaps we could arrange the help you need. 

  • redlight
    redlight

    Posted

    Thank you all so much for giving me the push I need. I talked to my sister and she convinced my mum after some time and we'll arrange an appointment. You are all life savers!

    • harriet67221
      harriet67221 redlight

      Posted

      Good. You sound more positive. You can also see the dr without your mother being present as well. U just tell the dr or the receptionist, just hand a little note in saying you wish to see the dr without your mother being there inititially anyway. Open up nd I would start with saying you are not being listened to and put under pressure under threat of being sent back to your homeland re exams etc and this is getting to you now etc, etc. If any abuse has occurred as it has psychological abuse pls tell the dr

      Be prepared for your mother denying this or playing it down, if she does just say I am telling the truth. The dr has to treat this seriously, he has a duty of care.

      Good luck. xxx

    • hedda99
      hedda99 redlight

      Posted

      I'm so glad, it's much better to have your family supporting you. I hope everything works out well. Best wishes xx

  • harriet67221
    harriet67221 redlight

    Posted

    Hi again Hope you are ok. Don't let anyone talk you out of seeing your dr. Heor she will see u despite your age . It will not come to you going into hospital , there are hardly any beds these days so please don't worry about that!  Just keep your appointment and keep calm. Take care.

  • stephie2
    stephie2 redlight

    Posted

    I think you need to talk to a friend or the Doctor just so that you have someone there to help you.  Your GP will be able to refer you on to someone that can help with controlling the issues that you are mentioning. 
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