I believe there is a sociopath where I work. I believe he is gaslighting me. I have a Doctor's appointment coming up and I was thinking of mentioning this because it may be one of the reasons for my current depression. I realise this sounds delusional.
It has crossed my mind that appearing delusional and having some of my other symptoms could conceivably get me diagnosed with scizophrenia. I don't hear voices or anything though. Anyway, I am certain the sociopath would love me to end up on a psychiatric ward. I think he'd get a real kick out of that. He would also have the added bonus that any of the nastiness in him that I personally have witnessed could be dismissed as a delusion.
I am not sure what to believe any more. I do have a few of the symptoms of scizophrenia. No voices (except once about 5 years ago when I smoked too much cannabis. Not touched drugs for 4+ years now.)
Is there any way to truly tell if I am scizophrenic or not? A Dr isn't likely to believe my story, is he? Anyone with similar experiences? What should I do now?
In short, Please help!!!!