So I was diagnosed with schizophrenia about two months ago after spending over 3 weeks being held against my will (and belief at the time - I was perfectly sane (as if) )
To be honest, I would classify myself as highly functioning because for some reason I seem to have a job right now that I have kept for over 2 weeks (kind of seems like a new record - thankfully I’m qualified in an industry that has a high turnover).
I just wanted to reach out to anybody who can relate to me somewhat in this horrible illness. My medication regime is as follows:
- Olanzipine 20mg b.d.
- Mirtazapine b.d.
- periciazine 2.5mg t.i.d
- Baclofen t.i.d
I must admit, I feel a hell of a lot better since starting my medication regime - I have previous diagnosis of depression, ptsd, now schitzophrenia (but apparently my new diagnosis takes into account all of my previous diagnosis).
I am 28 years old and I fear that the worst of this ■■■■ is not over. I just do not want to become psychotic again and land myself back in the psych ward. I am hoping like hell the medication will provide me with some degree of control over my impulsive decision making and of course - t.v. I call it T.V because:
i. I hate the term “The Voices”
ii. I believe the TV. is talking to me.
iii. I keep believing I am on the truman show in real life.
Anyway, I hate the T.V.
I hope this post makes sense to some people on here. I know it may seem like just rambling - but it’s probably the most honest thing I’ve written in a long time.
