Hi all,
Since i'm new to this site, i'm not too sure wether this topic has been discussed in the past. Also, please forgive my english mistakes as I am French.
So, basically i think i used to exhibit schizophrenia symptoms back when i was a kid (age 7-13 years). I remember once looking at my toys on top of the shelf while laying in bed, and noticing that they would start moving, but as soon as i'd blink they'd sort of get back to normal, then start moving again. Also, I remember once looking at the corner of my room, and seeing a shadow running quickly and hiding under my bed. This particular incident freaked me out, and i remember calling my parents and crying, they told me it was just my imagination. Another thing i remember is laying in bed and hearing some of my school friends talking, as if they were in the next room.
I'm 18 now, and i don't experience any of those symptoms anymore, however i don't like being in public, and enjoy staying alone. However, i am worried that these symptoms might come back in the future, particularly since mental illness is common in my family (my mother suffers from bipolar disorder, and my uncle suffers from depression).
Should I talk to a psychologist about this? What do you guys think?
Thanks!