I feel like my symptoms are getting worse, and I don’t know what to do. I told the new psychiatrist I’m going to new about what I’m experiencing, and all she did was bump up my depression and anxiety meds a bit. I understand and respect that she wants to take her time to get to know me, but I really need help with my psychosis symptoms because they’re getting scarier, and I can tell I’m losing my grip on myself and my language skills (I’m sure this post looks fine, but trust me, it’s taking effort and proofreading for me to type as I would normally do) So I guess my question is, what can I do for now to help myself? I have another appointment on the 14th, (They wont always be 2 weeks apart, she always just does the second appointment quickly) and I do have an appointment to see a therapist tomorrow although I’m pretty sure I don’t wanna see one anymore cuz I don’t trust them in general, so I may cancel on that. Thanks for any help.
Psychosis (positive symptoms of hallucinations and/or delusions) can only be treated with an antipsychotic (AP), so tell your psychiatrist (pdoc) about your positive symptoms. I can’t stress that enough.
Don’t cancel your appointment with your therapist (not trusting them is paranoia, a positive symptom). Tell your therapist about your positive symptoms, and that you can’t wait to the 14th to see your pdoc (maybe your therapist can persuade your pdoc to see you sooner).
It’s a good sign that you have an awareness of your positive symptoms; many people with schizophrenia don’t have that.
Until the 14th, keep the stress as low as possible. Try to stay busy doing things that you enjoy. Have a routine, do the same things at the same times. Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep per night. Try not to isolate; post on here as often as you need.
If your symptoms get worse call a crisis line immediately.
You’re going to be okay.
Thank you, I recognize that I’m lucky for knowing what’s happening to me is wrong, but it’s still scary. I’m scared about the therapist because I have a vague sense that she she’ll do something to me, but I also need this to stop before it gets worse. Unfortunately I only have one friend I trust with what’s happening to me, and she’s only an internet friend who’s also a busy mom and doesn’t have all day to talk with me.
If things are starting to get severe I would recommend going to a mental health facility and signing yourself up for IOP. This is called intensive outpatient therapy and meets 3 times a week for 3 hours a day, and includes I believe weekly meetings with a psychiatrist. It is a fast way to get stabilized on medication and provides a temporary increased level of care that can help prevent a worse lapse.
Thank you, everyone. Tbh I don’t actually know what’s wrong with me yet, and I know this could just be rather extreme anxiety, but I don’t think even extreme anxiety will start making you believe that the inherent energy inside everything is malevolent towards you, can punish you, and make you start to actually see the energy and associated spirits moving around. It’s scaring the ■■■■ out of me and taking all my strength to remind myself that it’s probably not real. Maybe this is just anxiety and I need stronger anti-anxiety pills, maybe I’m psychotic, idk but I do know I want this to stop.
Anxiety can definitely trigger psychosis. However this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t also treat the psychosis and should only treat the anxiety. This is like if something burst a hole in a dam and now it’s flooding everything. You can take away what caused the hole but you also need to take care of the hole itself so the flooding stops. I think you are wise to seek better care for the psychosis itself.
If you’ve voiced all this to your prescriber and they won’t take you seriously, find another prescriber. I don’t tolerate doctors that won’t listen to me.
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