I keep going in and out of psychosis

DX'd - Other
1

I’m worried about having an episode at school. I had a talk with my friend about depression because he also has it but I haven’t told him that I have psychotic depression. I’ve experienced from my other friends firsthand that they were told not to hang out with me because I was psychotic (or schizophrenic). I was hearing voices on the way home and got really scared. I enjoy having relatable conversations with others who can understand, but they also get me worried about my friends finding out. What’s even worse is that I’m having repeated psychotic episodes and I worry that I will have a breakdown.

This is my last semester and I’m just really worried about ruining it all.

6 Likes
2

Try to do some relaxation and exercise.

You can do this.

And if you need support you’ve got this forum.

Unfortunately there is still stigma surrounding sz so I wouldn’t go and tell everyone.

3 Likes
3

Honestly it’s hard to open up to people about psychosis.

some are surprisingly understanding while others unfortunately are not. it’s up to you whether or not you feel comfortable talking to them about it.

Do what you can to relax and distract yourself. If you need to talk or vent we’re all here.

1 Like
4

Talk to someone about a medication adjustment. It might make life easier.

5

@crimby @Noise @Jonathan2
Thanks y’all. It’s very hard to open up about psychosis. Also it’s very hard to get people to understand that psychosis exists in many diagnosis and that I don’t have sz. I just have a hella depressing form of psychosis.

I’m just trying not to end up in the hospital and finish this semester basically…it sucks.

2 Likes
6

I feel bad for you. Ive been through that. Losing friends who arent a fan of being friends with someone with psychosis is a blessing though. They dont really care if something bad happens, theyll just laugh.

Keep trying to relax. Try lots of tea regularly. And make sure youre are sleeping adequately!

1 Like
7

That’s tough. I don’t know what would help best. I don’t tell my friends about my psychosis. Just one knows. I just tell them it’s severe anxiety. People are way more understanding about that. Plus, I have ptsd so it’s not a lie. I hope you find coping methods that help you finish school

1 Like
8

@AppleKidd @LilyoftheValley

Thanks everyone. I worked really hard to have this group of friends, and randomly, events of my life are starting to appear out without me trying to reveal them. It’s like they already know what’s up, mainly from my social anxiety and all. I’ve told them that I have depression, which is not a lie. I didn’t tell anyone about my psychosis. I don’t want to have my heart broken again basically. I’m just worried about symptoms appearing out of nowhere. But it was good to have the conversation about depression with one of my friends during lunch. He seems to be struggling quite a lot and in some aspects I was worried about him. I’m just hoping not to end up in the hospital and end up paying thousands of dollars plus having to deal with my mom not understanding my psychosis. When I was abroad, I would get these calls from my mother about going into treatment. It used to drive me crazy.

2 Likes
9

I hope you don’t have to do that too. But if you do, many hospitals have financial aid you can apply for. It can be very helpful if you qualify and they have a good program

10

This topic was automatically closed 90 days after the last reply. New replies are no longer allowed.