An old symptom creeping back in again

I’m talking about Thought Brodcasting, and yes it’s a Schizoaffective/SZ symptom.

It happened twice so far and I am aware that it’s a delusion - I recently had my Risperdal dose lowered a bit.

I’m keeping track of it when I feel others can read my mind - might have to tell my pdoc about it if it continues - I don’t want to tell my therapist cause I’ll probably scare her.

All I have to say is Damn! - this is all I need right now.

I’m sorry to hear about that, Wave! As someone who has experienced thought broadcasting several times in the past, it really is a hard thing to deal with. I’m glad that you’re aware that what you’re experiencing isn’t real.

Telling your pdoc about what’s happening would be a good idea if it continues. Also can I ask why you think that you’ll scare your therapist if you tell her that you’re experiencing one of your old symptoms again?

Best of luck!

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No I’ll probably tell her too but she will just tell me to talk to my pdoc.

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man if they’re reading your mind and being cool about it then they’ve probably seen it all…

I’ve lived in that ■■■■■■ up broadcasting state for 3 years now… phone calls, dealing with cashiers… the crap I hear… its nonsense man…

I do know the feeling… it makes you watchful and makes you misconstrue things…

take your mind off it and try to relax…

Take care @Wave… you’ve survived this far and you will most certainly continue to do so.

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Thanks @Azley I appreciate your support

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Hopefully things get better :smiley: have a good day

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Man, do I hate thought broadcasting!! I feel for you @Wave! I think the admonition to relax is best. It’s the anti-anxiety and anti-paranoia. Humor and staying busy in a mind-engaging task help as well.

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Maybe it’ll go away once you get used to the reduced dosage. But the reduced dosage would seem to be the culprit.

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It could be withdrawal from risperdal too so keep that in mind.

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I’m on prolixin and I don’t even feel like I’m on meds! (generic fluphenazine) might give it a try?

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Sorry for the late reply, but I see. It kind of sucks when therapists tell you those kinds of things, to be honest. But other than that, I hope that the delusion goes away. Have a nice day!

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Thanks @spacemonkey

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It’s no problem! :smile:

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Sorry you’re experiencing this. It feels so intrusive. Maybe you could ask your therapist for coping skills against it. Having some kind of statement to say when you feel it might help. Like “no one can read my thoughts, this is a symptom of an illness I have.” Try to stay grounded in reality. If you start to believe it call your pdoc. Good luck!! :sunny:

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Thanks @SunGirl! :smile:

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I have students who also have sz, and I think maybe they can hear my voices. I tell myself no they can’t, but the idea stays with me, that certain people can tell I have sz, and those with sz, and some others, can’t read my thoughts, but they can recognize me and hear what I hear. Is that the same thing?

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I’m sorry @Wave… thought broadcasting sucks! Have you called your pdoc yet? Maybe lowering the risperdal wasn’t such a good idea afterall. Are you still thinking about switching meds?

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Thanks @Minnii - No we have decided to stay on the Risperdal, maybe I have to get used to the lowered dose - Ill see how it goes in a couple of days.

I guess its almost the same thing - very similar @Hedgehog

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Alright good luck! Try and rationalize it the more you can, you know it’s impossible for people to read your mind.

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