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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Why? 2
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , bipolar disorder , dementia , electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) , learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) , panic , personality disorders, phobias , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , schizophrenia , stress , transitions, and work problems.
Why? 2
by Doggies4, Mar 29, 2002 12:00AM
I am sorry to take up another slot with a second question, but I really need to know.
I sent the question "Why?" just a few days ago.
I don't think I explained it clearly. I don't state clearly what the "thing" I think about is because I don't want to disturb anyone else, just in case.
There is something I think, when I am feeling "normal" and it is the same thing that is a very normal thing to think for everyone. I am OK with that. But it becomes something terrifying at times, it dictates my every move, my every breath, my every thought. It is paralyzing. My doctors all say it is psychotic. They don't call it an obsession or phobia. Do you know at what point it is psychotic or why it is psychotic? Is it the degree? I don't understand because it is a very normal to think. Why is it psychotic for me and not for others?
I hope I have explained this. I feel I really need to know because I keep thinking I don't need the Risperdal I take.
Thank you so much for your time.
I sent the question "Why?" just a few days ago.
I don't think I explained it clearly. I don't state clearly what the "thing" I think about is because I don't want to disturb anyone else, just in case.
There is something I think, when I am feeling "normal" and it is the same thing that is a very normal thing to think for everyone. I am OK with that. But it becomes something terrifying at times, it dictates my every move, my every breath, my every thought. It is paralyzing. My doctors all say it is psychotic. They don't call it an obsession or phobia. Do you know at what point it is psychotic or why it is psychotic? Is it the degree? I don't understand because it is a very normal to think. Why is it psychotic for me and not for others?
I hope I have explained this. I feel I really need to know because I keep thinking I don't need the Risperdal I take.
Thank you so much for your time.
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Apr 01, 2002 12:00AM
, Apr 01, 2002 12:00AM
Again, its all a little vague and hard to answer...but psychotic thinking means what you believe to be true is not true, as judged by a large number of well functioning and well meaning other people. Its not a matter of difference of opinion.
In almost all cases, its better to continue the Risperdal, and to keep on investigating, with a professional, the degree and kind of thinking that may be holding your life back, and giving you so many doubts about your sanity.
In almost all cases, its better to continue the Risperdal, and to keep on investigating, with a professional, the degree and kind of thinking that may be holding your life back, and giving you so many doubts about your sanity.
Member Comments (2)
by starr33, Mar 29, 2002 12:00AM
I think your thoughts become psychotic when you begin to take steps to carry the thought out or actually act on the thought. I know what you mean...I have "thoughts" that bother me alot. My doctor told me that people who have intrusive thoughts like this usually dont act on them. I wouldnt worry about it if I was you, unless you really think you will carry your thought out. Zoloft has really helped me with this. If you would like to share your thought with me privately my email is ***@**** .
