What should I do?

by **asmo** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 2:41 pm

hi Crayola

Quote Crayola
I dont really know where I'm going with this*
I dont know what I'm asking really*

not easy for me to answer then!
you knowing what your mother has maybe helpfull, because the two magor contributors to insanity Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder seem to be hereditary.

telling family members is no way easy, the ideal thing would be to mention this when you are at the top of your game or at your most confident
rather than in a total mess and being sectioned

are you looking for a diagnosis? because a diagnosis can feel and often is like a big weight lifted from the shoulders and a diagnosis stops alot of the questions that fly around in the mind.

cant stress enough that
if its at all possible, then try and do and say things in your own time and not under the presure of anyone, parents included.

Crayola wrote:I dont really wanna get into detail why I think I have schizophrenia, but I do think I have it. First of all, I'm 15 years old. I really wanna tell my Dad what has been happening, but I dont think he would understand, nor be supportive. Also, I'm sort of having a battle with myself. I really beleive inside of me, that I have some type of mental disorder, but everytime I build up the nerve to tell my Dad about it, I end up making myself beleive that theres nothing wrong with me. I have been doing this, having this battle, for about 4-6 months now. I'm just lost, and dont know what I should do, so I figured getting this out to other people would be a good first step. Also I would like to note, that my Mom has a Mental Disorder *She's actually in the hospital right now, because she had one of her episodes*. I dont really know where I'm going with this, I dont know what I'm asking really, I guess I just want to hear your comments about this situation.

Thanks

Well if you meet some of the criteria of schizophrenia...why I say that is "some" folk have different degrees of experiences and "schizophrenia is a general term emcompassing such experiences.Great that you admit you have a mental illness,but don't let the negative connotation bewilder you...I basically kept my experiences to myself(out of shock and shame)...and I got worse...noticebly ,my family became concerned even though i had put on a brave front..they could tell.Well, if you have the courage,tell your dad you think and may be getting ill and hearing voices.If he responds negatively,go and seek professional help yourself.Best to controll it early..before it controlls you(I'm amazed i did'nt hurt anyone...I borded on psychotic...but thats me).Hope you get the help you need.

by **cableart** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:44 am

hav u tried talking to ur mom bout it first? she would be more likely to understand. perhaps writing out what u want to tell ur dad may help. i did that once - i was even going to just hand the person my letter but when i got to them letter in hand, i found it easier to just repeat what i'd written.

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