hannie
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- 6y
jtaglienti18jtaglienti18
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- 6y
I used to struggle with that theme a lot and going crazy in general. What really helped me was to just sit with it and distract myself. Just telling myself that there's nothing I can do if I suddenly become schizophrenic. Obviously easier said then done though lol.
hanniehannie
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- 6y
Thank you so much for responding! I am working on trying to sit with it. It does get hard at time. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply☺️
AnonymousAnonymous
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- 6y
This has been my theme for a while and I still struggle with it, not as much though
hanniehannie
- Date posted
- 6y
Thank you so much for responding! It is a fear of developing schizophrenia but I’m really trying to work on it. It really was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to reply I really appreciate it.
N2xt19N2xt19
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- 6y
I actually had this huge thing written out on here, posted, then tried edittomg and accidentally deleted it :( hopefully someone got to see it
AnonymousAnonymous
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- 6y
No problem! Just tell yourself that even if you develop schizophrenia you could still live a normal life, don’t dwell with your thoughts and just let them pass by! I just started therapy and the first thing my therapist told me to start on was writing “I am schizophrenic” for a minute idk if it’ll help out bcus I know it’s different for everyone but maybe it’s something!
N2xt19N2xt19
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- 6y
Wrote a new one! At first I didn't understand the question. I had replied asking what you meant (I'm new to the app and didn't realize what a theme is) then got into how I am Schizoaffective, and carry other diagnoses alongside OCD. The thoughts you experience can be tricky, and within reason, I want to explain that they are usually not accurate. The diagnosis of anything on the schizophrenia spectrum includes certain criteria. Based on age, gender, genealogy. These symptoms start at a young age, but usually don't fester until a person's early 20s, when your brain is finishing it's development. I struggled with symptoms throughout my life, and had major psychotic break at 16. It got worse from there. My point here is, if you did have it, you'd know. However, don't focus on what you *could* have and focus on what you do. OCD tricks us into thinking so many different things.. but the best retaliation we can find is to let the thought come, accept it, and let it free. There is nothing wrong with this thought, it is simply that, a thought.
N2xt19N2xt19
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- 6y
@xxxxi There's different symptoms, but usually reality testing is the biggest coping factor and description of what could be happening. Sometimes you just.. lose sense of reality. But that doesn't necessarily mean you're schizophrenic. For me, my psychosis comes in episodes. And I'm in treatment long enough to know when something isn't right.
hanniehannie
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- 6y
Thank you so much for breaking it down. I’m not sure why it’s such a big fear but I’m gonna work on it and not fight it. Thank you again for replying. I’m glad to have this support. I don’t wish this disorder on anyone but it’s comforting to know I’m not alone. Thank you again for responding. I really appreciate it☺️
N2xt19N2xt19
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- 6y
You're so sweet! It was my pleasure lol
N2xt19N2xt19
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- 6y
If you ever have more questions I'm here :)
hanniehannie
- Date posted
- 6y
Thank you so much☺️.
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