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Default Could these be early signs of schizophrenia, or is it nothing? - 08-04-2009, 10:51 PM

Early last year/ late 2009 (I don't really remember) I was diagnosed with depression and social anxiety. But over the past year I have noticed things.

First, my memory is horrible. I went through the whole day today thinking it was Tuesday, when it is Wednesday. When I was in college I would forget what classes I had. I will get up to get something off a shelf and forget what I got up for by the time I get there. Things like this

When I was driving the other day I thought the car behind me was following me. I changed lanes and turned on random streets and everything. There are also periods of time where I think other people can hear my thoughts. And I sometimes think I am being watched. But the thing is, this never really lasts very long. Like when I was driving it was maybe only 15 minutes before I calmed myself down and realized no one had been following me. They aren't prolonged delusions.

My dreams are really vivid and sometimes I confuse them with reality. I had a dream where my father died and I went to his funeral. I had to drive to my parents house in the middle of the night to convince myself it hadn't happened.

I have no motivation suddenly. Not even to do things I used to enjoy, like play video games, read a book, or watch TV. I'm taking a leave of absence from school. I sleep most of the day and the rest of the time I do nothing but listen to music and go on line. I just can't get myself to do even the simplest things, like get up to turn on the light or make myself something to eat. I never leave my room and I talk to no one but my close family, and that is only because they are talking to me. I have become increasingly sensitive to light and sound. I had to change my light bulbs to 40Watt bulbs and I only left one in. I catch myself just staring at my wall or computer screen at times.

When I mentioned the dream thing on a message board, someone said that he had the same thing, but that he was schizophrenic, and that is what made me look into the symptoms.

When I just look at a list of early signs, I fit all of them. But the thing is, part of me thinks I am just making it up and am drawing connections where there are none.

What do you guys think?
I was on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications, but I haven't been on them for over 3 months now. At first I thought this might be the case, but would I still have symptoms like this after being off them for 3 months?
   
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Default 08-07-2009, 10:51 PM

Hi, I don't think this shows early signs of Schizophrenia, if you are really worried then talk to your doctor. It seems to me like you need to refocus on life in a way, I'm not sure how though. You sound a bit depressed also? I hope it works out for you, sorry for a useless answer!
   
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Default 08-11-2009, 10:51 PM

Are you on medications for your anxiety/depression? Because those symptoms are also side effects of many anti-depressants and anxiety medications!

If not, I would go see a psychologist.

EDIT:::: I'm not sure if they would still be affecting you or not. I;d check with your doctor.
   
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Default 08-15-2009, 10:51 PM

I think you should NEVER ignore warning signs like these. I would say "paranoid schizophrenia". My sister in laws daughter had it as did she. Because it went untreated and she refused to take her melds things spiraled out of control. Not only was she miserable and afraid all of the time but she made everyone else miserable as well. I couldn't stand to be around her. She would insist that the VCR could "see" her and that the FBI hung her daughter by the neck and had her in the goat shed. There was NO frigging goat shed (lived in the city) and her daughter was with a foster family. After trying to sooth her during her episodes which could last for days I finally got sick of it and refused to take her calls. Because she had gotten so bad and refused treatment she lost everything. DO NOT let that happen to you. You may have a very mild case that is very treatable. These changes are NOT normal nor are they safe. What would have happened had you panicked while avoiding your self perceived "tail" and crashed into a person or another car?
One of the most beautiful rights we have is being able to refuse to live in fear. Get help.
   
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