On the road to a diagnosis

[Anyagsd]

Hi everyone, I’m new here. I’m not sure what I’m expecting out of a forum, but I’ve been feeling kind of alone lately.

So I’m 26 - and in a nutshell I have been hallucinating and having problems with reality for the past 4 years. I’ve only recently sought out psychiatric help and I have a tentative diagnosis of schizophrenia. I don’t know how to feel about this.

I’m taking zyprexa, Zoloft, and Buspar. I’ve been having some suicidal thoughts lately so the Zoloft is a new addition. I have been taking the other two for less than 3 months now. Things have gotten better, but I still hallucinate often. But I can tell what’s a hallucination- so I’m guessing that means I’m getting better?

So basically I’m looking for other people’s experiences with Zoloft. Or any medication really.

And I’m hoping that knowing there’s a community will help me not feel so alone. Any experiences you have with this diagnosis, or the process of getting better, would be greatly appreciated.

[velociraptor]

@Anyagsd

But I can tell what’s a hallucination- so I’m guessing that means I’m getting better?

Yes, that’s a very positive sign. Sounds like you are on the right track with excellent potential for recovery.

Welcome to the community!

[dbzmatt]

This site can be very helpful with what you are going through. Stick around.

[rogueone]

Let your doctor know your getting ideation. Might be beneficial to switch to another antidepressant. Plenty of options these days and it can be a bit hit or miss as it’s hard to know what works for individuals.

[Anyagsd]

Thanks for the kind welcones. I will definitely bring up my new idea ideation to my psych when I see him again.

It’s been two weeks since starting Zoloft and I’m starting to feel more normal again. I’m taking this as a positive.