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- neeks17
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I don’t but I have an idea on how you could manage it. So what if you had it or developed it ? Would you have new challenges ? Yes and that’s good to accept. But you would also gain or have an outlook that is unique and one that could make you stronger in areas that other people may not be strong in. Regardless of whether or not you had it , you’re still important and you don’t have to let OCD control you. You could still function and have fun even if you had it
thank you for managing not to reassure me. ?
I don’t necessarily have a fear of having a mental breakdown per se but I do have a fear of losing control and developing schizophrenia and/or psychosis . I think the fear of schizophrenia/psychosis comes from the fear of a lack of control and the fear of losing control comes from the fear of what others think and the fear of helplessness. Or at least for me that’s how it is. The good news though is that you’re not alone!! We’re all here for you and care about you!! Understanding that it’s just the anxiety/ OCD talking and not reality
totally! for me it’s definitely a fear of helplessness too. thank you for sharing your experience. ?
Not exactly the same thing, but I had an episode in the past when I was genuinely convinced I was a sociopath and unable to experience empathy. I think there is something inherently scary about the concept of an inner world that is uncontrollably experienced in isolation, and I imagine a fear of hallucinations is similar.
i agree! intrusive thoughts really strike in so many different ways. can i ask how you recovered from this episode?
@neeks17 Yes absolutely. I did a lot of therapy, but honestly didn't notice a huge improvement until I started on a different medication. Everyone is different, but I've had the most success with SNRIs like effexor and cymbalta. It was one of my most disturbing periods, for sure, and I'm a bit embarrassed at some things I said to people during that time, but I genuinely believed it, so it's just one of those strange OCD things I have to be gentle with myself about.
@butwhatif thank you for sharing!
Yes :(
Anyone else feel like they are going to get schizophrenia and be a crazy person?
Anybody struggle with thinking you have schizophrenia or are slowly developing it? Mine just kinda popped up out of the blue today. Idk why I have a sudden feeling that I might hear or see something that nobody else will hear or see. I just feel like I’m stuck in my own head and I might act out of impulse. It’s making me feel anxious, uncomfortable, and worried that something might be wrong with me. I even feel like covering my ears so I can calm myself down with some piece and quiet. Please tell me someone else knows what I’m talking about
Anyone else scared of developing schizophrenia or DID? Hoping I’m not alone.
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