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Tuesday, October 28, 2008 ky_angel asks

Q: I don't know if I have schizophrenia

I don't know if I have schizophrenia or just paranoid but I hear voices and see things quite often.  And pretty much everyday I hear or see something and I have to ask someone close by if they heard or saw what I heard or saw.  Majority of the time, they didn't hear it or see it.  What is going on with me?  It's made me paranoid about every noise and movement I see.  Does anyone have any idea if i'm schizophrenic or just paranoid? Help me please.

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Christina Bruni, Health Guide
10/30/08 3:50pm

Hello ky_angel,

 

Please see a qualified professional as soon as possible to rule out or confirm that you have schizophrenia.  If you do have schizophrenia, the earlier you get in treatment, the better the chances you have for a full recovery.

 

Regards,

Christina

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11/30/08 7:53am

Hi.  I have the same problem.  It is quite scary at times.  In fact, I awoke a few days ago to see a hole in my bathroom door.  I do not recall doing it, but since I live alone, I must have.  I see and hear things very often.  I am not sure what is wrong with me exactly.  I have been taking antipsychotic medication, but it does not seem to be helping that much.  I do not know about you, but I see the same hallucinations all the time...that of a young girl...and I hear voices in my head quite frequently.  They usually tell me to hurt myself or that I am worthless or something like that...I try to drink to get rid of them...but it only helps partially.

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By ky_angel— Last Modified: 12/24/10, First Published: 10/28/08