I'm 24 years old and since the age of 7 ive had a mission which involves saving people but getting injured badly myself in the process. This has stayed with me and developed into voices and images which try to force me into completing the mission. I feel so alone with this because my psychiatrist tells me she cant diagnose whats wrong with me but when I press her she says its most likely a personality problem as Ive had it from such an early age. However, this site is the only place where I can relate to what others say and experience. Does anyone else feel alone too and how do they combat this? All my friends have gone on to college/jobs etc and I feel so lonely dealing with all this on my own. Can you get delusions/hallucinations as a child or is it just me being rubbish? Does anyone know of support for people like me? I would like to get in touch with anyone else who may be feeling similar.
Hi amysmith,
Yes, I felt alone, too until I re-connected with a woman I knew from five years ago.
For five years I attended a NAMI peer support group. Call their national hotline at (800) 950-NAMI (6264) to get the information about a support group hosted by a local affiliate in your area. If there is none, consider starting one. I found the support group wonderful at a time when I felt like I was alone yet didn't want to live in hiding for the rest of my life.
Only a few people I feel I could talk to about this. I have three close women friends who I can do this with.
From what you've said, it sounds like you could have schizophrenia.
So I suggest you immediately research finding a support group.
As well, you could create a profile on this website, and write SharePosts, and people will respond to you. This is a welcoming, generous community.
Peace,
Chri
Hello Amy,
I am sorry you feel so alone.
That's a very long time you have been struggling, and it sounds as though you are feeling more scared and isolated recently,naturally, because of the way the voices are changing character with time as you have grown.
I can understand you probably feel confused as well,and almost 'let down' perhaps as your psychiatrist has not suggested the kind of diagnosis where medication is offered up front. Or have I guessed wrong there? Please put me straight if so, and I apologise.
I am no expert,but am a retired doctor.(So please note, Amy, this is my personal opinion only). Are you on any meds?
For my own part I would be pretty sure there are medicines out there that could help you feel so much better and able to reconnect with the plusses of life and friendship, etc. In particular Wellbutrin comes to mind as a possibility to ask your doc about, if you haven't tried it, probably as an add on to other meds.
I would strongly suggest you pursue this with your psychiatrist VERY soon, or you could present yourself by phone or in person at a medical clinic to have a reassessment . Be sure you say how distressed you are, and that things are not improving. They should take it from there.
Good luck and keep us posted. Glad you found this site.
Chris,
(son with as yet untreated schizophrenia)
PS from Chris
Sorry, Amy
I meant to answer your very important , not rubbish, question about hallucinations and altered peceptions dating from chidhood. Well the answer is very definitely YES they can.I suspect it is really very common indeed.
Hope you get some helpful support posts soon from others here that have heard voices.
Chris
Dear Amy, I'm sorry you feel alone. I've heard voices for some time and sometimes feel alone with it. This is very common among the mentally ill. As far as your pdoc I would suggest getting a new one. I'm not a doctor or specialist but your needs and concerns need to be addressed. Meds have helped me greatly. I'm currently trying something new to combat the voices. When I hear em I push em out. They have gotten less frequent. It has takes great effort, but it seems to be working. It's like when I quit smoking, everytime I had the urge to smoke I shook the thoughts from my head. I rubbed a small stone until the urge went away. My meds are my stone and my thoughts and determination are helping in such a way. It takes time and patience. Work with your pdoc. If they don't address your needs, get a different doctor. You deserve the best.
Sincerely, David
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