Do I have schizophrenia

Hi I think I might be schizophrenic and I’m liking for advice I’m 16 btw and have schizophrenic relatives these are some of the symptoms I’ve been experiencing:

Paranoia - thinking people are fake and I’m imagining them, thinking I’m saying everything I’m thinking out loud when I’m not, thinking I’m being stared at.

Randomly zone out

Fidgety

Mild hallucinations(every couple of days it will happen a couple of times) - weird moving shadows in peripheral vision, spider like shapes moving on walls or floor in peripheral vision.

Quite depressed at times.

Have weird theories about things .

I would see a psychiatrist to get a diagnosis nobody here can diagnose you.

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Have you told your parents about any of this? You’re a minor so they are responsible for you and they can make sure you get the right help. Some of what you describe are symptoms a schizophrenic might have but like the other person said, we can’t diagnosis you on here. You need to see a doctor. A doctor will observe you, talk to you and talk to your patents and give his opinion on what’s going on.

Certain other conditions mimic the symptoms of schizophrenia so the doctor will run tests to see what it isn’t. Here’s some crucial advice: if you are doing any drugs or drinking it would be in your best interest to stop immediately. If it’s schizophrenia, drinking and doing drugs or smoking pot can really make your problems worse.

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schizophrenia must be getting around, I didn’t knew about it til I was mid twenties

I just called symptoms mental doom

I wasn’t diagnosed yet

sorry you’re suffering, hope it all works out and you don’t have it

I would also try seeing your primary for a referral to a neurologist zoning out can be a sign of seizures.

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It sounds like, whatever is happening to you, you need to talk to a doctor about it first. They might want to give you a CT scan or MRI, or some other tests to rule out physical causes. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help! Symptoms like those usually get worse until they’re treated.

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@Nathrd Welcome to the forum! It’s good that you’re being proactive about your mental health, especially since you’re still quite young. :slight_smile:

Research has confirmed repeatedly that the earlier that people get treatment for the early signs of mental illness (especially schizophrenia and related disorders) the better the long term outcome for the person.

You can read more here:
The Importance of Early Treatment for Schizophrenia and Psychosis

Also, here is list of Early Diagnosis & Treatment Centers. Maybe there is one near where you live.
Worldwide Early Diagnosis & Treatment Centers for Psychosis & Schizophrenia

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fu0cks up your ability to finish school or go thru with a good pregnancy without drugs

not so fast on pushing meds and full blown thinking your’e crazy.

Thanks for replying guys. I think I’m going to wait and see if it gets worse before I tell someone though. I’ve stopped smoking for about a month and i rarely drink so I’m gonna see if it gets better overtime.

@Nathrd
I only point this out because you are young:
Confront issues head on and with the intent to understand and overcome immediately. Sitting back and hoping things get better is the cause of a large portion of most people’s problems and regrets.
It is totally possible that there is nothing really wrong with you, but that tiny percentage of a chance that you are experiencing something that could get worse is reason to take action.
Talk to your parents about it. Accept that it will not be sunshine and rainbows to talk about (the important stuff rarely is).
Take yourself to a doctor and talk to them about what you’re experincing. Answer their questions honestly and omit nothing.
I promise you that if I could talk to my own 16 year old self, I would give the exact same advice about never letting myself sit back and hope things get better when I know I might need to act in order to avoid problems.

The more time you spend convincing yourself something isn’t going to get worse, the more likely it won’t go your way.
Take action. Your future self will be grateful, even if it turns out not to be a big deal.

Sorry for intruding on the convo here…
I accept any admin action / heckling.

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it’s hard enough being a teen

and I think I’ve read that teens are the least likely

to get care or get on meds

Probably not a good idea. If it is a psychotic disorder, if it does get worse, you may lose your ability to recognize it (called insight). This is not something to be embarrassed about.

Good luck.

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Who do you guys recommend talking to becahse I feel if I tell much dad he’ll just shrug it of as being paranoid or something and he will think I’m weird or something or even any idea about on how to approach it?

I assume you’re currently attending secondary school? There should be counseling staff on hand that you can make an appointment with and get some guidance from. They are also usually really great with helping as advocates for you with your parents if you need support.

I guess I can’t speak to your family situation, but I am the father of a 17-year-old myself. I’m always willing to bend an ear whenever she needs to talk to me about something important. Also, given that she’s nearing adulthood, it’s my responsibility to take what she says seriously and not just be dismissive, her opinion does count for something these days.

Hope that helps?

:blush:

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I’m problably going to speek ti the school councillor and yea thanks for the help and about family situation is I’m adopted and Fromm what I known my real parents are schizophrenic which Is problably another reason I’m worried I have it.

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Even if you do have it, you can still have an awesome, successful life. There are lots of people out there doing just find with SZ and you can be one of them, especially with early treatment. Don’t get too worked up until there is actually something to get worked up over.

:grin:

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Yeah suppose ahah thanks again for the help.

they know though, my mother told me, You’ve always been weird.

Don’t think it’s anything shocking.

Who had sz in your biological parents?

I tend to think the mothers have it worse.

Get a check up. As the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) founded by the late Dr. Thomas Szasz points out, there are actually no biological markers for the diagnosis of schizophrenia or the other psychiatric diagnoses. If you are not feeling well, I therefore suggest asking your family doctor who will take your medical history, examine you, and order laboratory and imaging studies to give you a complete check up to rule out any medical illnesses for a start. It is very likely that the doctor will refer you to specialists related to the issues that your family doctor found.

Now if you do have a mental health condition, see a psychiatrist because it is impossible to truly tell whether you are experiencing hallucinations and delusions without someone else to give you feedback. Even if you don’t have schizophrenia, you probably have bothersome symptoms that are worth diagnosing. After getting the right diagnosis, the psychiatrist can help you feel better by providing treatment.

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I also highly recommend speaking to your family doctor about it. When my symptoms started, I was given an MRI, and my doctor found a brain tumor that would have killed me if it wasn’t removed. This is very rare, but it’s important to rule it out, especially if you don’t have a complete genetic family history.

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