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Posted by scribble'ntweak on May 4, 2005, at 17:03:46
I have been diagnosed Paranoid Schizophrenic. To me that seems a bit drastic. Just because I have communicated with spirits, seen gnomes, had contact with aliens, and keep my doors locked all the time with window shades drawn only enough to keep close watch at cars passing by to make sure they don't stop and come into my house doesn't mean I need to take my medication, does it? I have been taking Abilify and klonopin and celexa. I do notice that whwn I don't take my meds I am a little more into the paranormal, but couldn't that be because the meds are just mind numbing? I mean do I sound crazy to you readers? I don't feel crazy. What should I do? Take meds or not? I have also wondered if aliens had a hand in developing this abilify so I wouldn't mind them as much. I am also very nervous about developing TD from the Abilify. Are there other people out there who are paranoid schizophrenic who don't feel crazy? Other than some of my seemingly wacky experiences, I have lead a very normal life, and only lost touch with reality a couple of times. Please someone tell me your thoughts or experiences.
Posted by Phillipa on May 4, 2005, at 17:50:32
In reply to I'm not relly that crazy...am I?, posted by scribble'ntweak on May 4, 2005, at 17:03:46
If you are diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic, then you are exhibiting classic signs of the disease when it's not being treated fully. Your pdoc should know how you feel so he/she can change or adjust your meds. Fondly,Phillipa
Posted by Rjlockhart98 on May 4, 2005, at 19:54:29
In reply to Re: I'm not relly that crazy...am I? » scribble'ntweak, posted by Phillipa on May 4, 2005, at 17:50:32
i asked god for a sign, and then i started looking "everywhere" for them. I thought i was going crazy after that and i got mad at him for letting me.
I have alot of others, one time i saw "outlines" of faces in trees and stuff, i mean really freaked out! I started taking samples of Respirdal 1mg and told my doctor i need a brain scan.
I also still have an old Zyrexa prescription 2.5 mg.
It was just a temporary period.
Ill post if i go crazy again.
Matt
Posted by scribble'ntweak on May 4, 2005, at 20:01:53
In reply to Re: I'm not relly that crazy...am I?, posted by Rjlockhart98 on May 4, 2005, at 19:54:29
> i asked god for a sign, and then i started looking "everywhere" for them. I thought i was going crazy after that and i got mad at him for letting me.
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> I have alot of others, one time i saw "outlines" of faces in trees and stuff, i mean really freaked out! I started taking samples of Respirdal 1mg and told my doctor i need a brain scan.
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> I also still have an old Zyrexa prescription 2.5 mg.
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> It was just a temporary period.
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> Ill post if i go crazy again.
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> Matt
Matt-
What is your diagnosis? Do you have good mental health care and a strong support group? I think my success with schizophrenia has come from having a wonderful family who take care of me when I need it and from being aware and taking care of myself, and that means noticing when I need my meds adjusted. That is the hard part. I have read some of your previous posts, and wonder what life must be like for you. The best thing I ever did was to get an accurate diagnosis, and stick to the treatment regiment that works for me.
-NP
Posted by Rjlockhart98 on May 4, 2005, at 21:09:36
In reply to I'm not relly that crazy...am I?, posted by scribble'ntweak on May 4, 2005, at 17:03:46
what are "gnomes"
I have seen people before, but only a very quick flash. I dont know if it was a dream of a night terror.
Posted by scribble'ntweak on May 4, 2005, at 21:21:36
In reply to Re: I'm not relly that crazy...am I?, posted by Rjlockhart98 on May 4, 2005, at 21:09:36
> what are "gnomes"
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> I have seen people before, but only a very quick flash. I dont know if it was a dream of a night terror.gnomes are little people with pointy hats and pointy shoes with jingle bells on them. Kind of like elfs. The one I saw was walking on a wall. Even though I might be crazy I still wonder if he was real.
Posted by xbunny on May 5, 2005, at 8:28:00
In reply to I'm not relly that crazy...am I?, posted by scribble'ntweak on May 4, 2005, at 17:03:46
> Are there other people out there who are paranoid schizophrenic who don't feel crazy?
theres an old saying, "If you think your crazy, your probably not".
Seriously though insight is one of the defining mantras of psychosis, what you feel might be what you define as completely normal but to others is off the wall. I think it was 1984 that said madness is when you dont share the views of the rest of the populous. Of course in 1984 you question whether its not the populous who are mad and the one is the sane. I think people with psychosis have this classic dilemma, what is real and what is not real. Is the dx of sz real? am I crazy or are the people who think I am crazy crazy themselves. Its a horrible question to try to answer.
I think getting stuck on the questions of am I really crazy, is all this real or not is just too complex for us to understand. I just always refy to the original paradox, if I knew I was crazy then I probably wouldnt be.
Hope this helps, it has been quite fun for me to write this I havent thought about this kind of thing for some time but it used to bug me endlessly.
Bunny
Posted by PM80 on May 5, 2005, at 23:16:31
In reply to Paranoid Schizophrenia?, posted by scribble'ntweak on May 3, 2005, at 23:36:22
I am not diagnosed as schizophrenic, but I take psychiatric medication and I am a better person for it. Being on medication does not make you a crazy person, and it might help you be better able to relate to others. I am honest with my doc and have had my meds tweaked until I found the right medications for me. I am glad that I did. It is your life, so it is your decision. You may notice that your perceptions change after taking some drugs, but unless you are super-sleepy, these drugs may be doing their job. You sound very open-minded about a lot of things - why not about medication and its effects? They can not permanently alter your brain chemistry, only while you take them. So I decided to try them and, like I said, am happy I did.
Posted by xjs7 on May 6, 2005, at 11:31:19
In reply to I'm not relly that crazy...am I?, posted by scribble'ntweak on May 4, 2005, at 17:03:46
You should be thankful you are able to lead a relatively normal life. If your symptoms were severe you would not be able to. Most people with psychotic disorders are not able to function normally.
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