I went through hell between November 2022 and March 2023. My mind was constantly producing delusions, aliens, religious delusions, fear of being assassinated, thinking that I was constantly being followed, etc. These thoughts were pushing me into an endless pit, but then I had a severe intestinal infection and my mind was shocked with delusions and intestinal pain. Then, I was in bed. While I was lying down, it suddenly occurred to me that all my thoughts could be delusions, and with a very strong insight, I realized that I was in a very serious delusion, and when I realized this, the delusions started to disappear on their own. Now I am 100% sure that I have psychosis, but I do not know whether this is chronic or a one-time thing, whatever the diagnosis is. I have a very strong antipsychotic wall and this wall is built by my extreme love for my family, my love of life, my ideals and my obsession with success.
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Hi, welcome to the forum.
Glad you realized you were in trouble.
So you do not take medication, and you feel like avoiding it?
I can travel with my friends, I can go on vacation, I act with my logic, I laugh and make people laugh in social environments, I go to weddings and similar activities, how much more functional can I be?
I hear you. I wouldn’t take medication unless it was necessary either.
Are you still suffering any form of delusions or other positive symptoms?
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Sometimes yes, but they are not that extreme. Sometimes I get suspicious about some people from outside, like the people I do business with, I wonder if they only have a relationship with me for their benefit, or would they will make the same sacrifices for me that I would make for them. But still, considering that my thoughts may be crazy, I ignore my doubts, even if they have a justified reason.
thank you my friend 
I see. There are other highly functioning people here working, some with families, that prefer to live with positive symptoms as opposed to being heavily medicated.
Maybe a option could be to ask your doctor for a plain sedative that can be used occasionally as needed.
have not been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and I do not want to receive this diagnosis either, because if I receive this diagnosis, the state decides that I am not in a position to give my own rights and assigns me a guardian. I cannot get married or get a car license.
etc
Also, in 3rd world countries, mentally ill people are stigmatized and isolated from society. People around me see me as intelligent, talented and hungry for success, and frankly, I want to protect these thoughts.
Welcome to the forum.
Was your psychosis drug-induced, or did it happen with no known reason? Was anything unusual happening at that time (stress, etc)?
Whether you want to take an antipsychotic or not is your choice, and if you’re doing well without taking one that’s great. I take an antipsychotic and I share your love of family, love of life, and also have a strong work ethic. Thus taking an antipsychotic doesn’t necessarily prevent you from achieving your ideals, so you may not want to rule it out completely.
I wish you continued success.
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No, I hate drugs. There are 2 things I am addicted to. One is cigarettes and the other is coffee. I also hate cigarettes and I am preparing myself to quit.
It’s true that I had stressful days and the biggest reason for this was a manipulator girl, she flirted with me and made me fall in love with herself. While she was doing this, she also had a boyfriend and this boyfriend was troublesome and a junkie, and that’s why I stayed away from this girl. Now I’m very happy with this decision, but it wasn’t like that back then.
Thank you you are all wonderful people society is wrong about us
Yeh I also don’t like medication. I appreciate it for what it is but I’m considering to come off it, idk.
It’s awesome u can be coping without it.
My big problem from my illness was severe foolishness and childishness. I burned out over the years and it actually feels better. I’ve met someone like me and he had sza.
great method focus to future not nonsense past
There is no cure for schizophrenia.
I think you’re giving some positive advice, but solely believing in yourself and having confidence will not cure schizophrenia. Medication is often a necessary component towards recovery.
The vast majority of the members on this website have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, myself included. I have to be frank with you that I find your statement to be ignorant and implies that the members’ symptoms are solely due to lack of confidence. It’s insulting.
I may be ignorant, I am not ashamed of it. What I don’t understand is how did John Nash achieve this?
We aren’t all John Nash. Idk if he actually was med free. Even if he was, our paths are all unique.
Nevertheless I think that thing u said about believing in oneself is tru. It’s good to try to believe in oneself,
And for some it may be enuf, but maybe not all, due to different paths we all take.
I agree with @Catman that it could come across a bit insulting to those who try their best, like 100 percent, to believe in themselves but still need medicine. As ur statement implies that if u can’t survive without the medicine, it means u don’t believe in yourself, idk??