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id like to know if i have any syptoms(symptoms) of schizophrenia or another diorder?.....
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id like to know if i have any syptoms(symptoms) of schizophrenia or another diorder?.....
by cristal__0__0, May 01, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by cristal on May 01, 1999 at 02:46:29
hi im a 20 yr old female .i suffer from panic attacks on occasion.but lately ive been having very arritating paranoia.like i feel like people are following me and are trying to kill me,or that there is alwayssome one hiding some where around myself.sometimes i'll see a flash of someone running by me or standing behind a bush or etc...also i have been having extreme memorie lose...only short term..(example;id be at work house keeping,and id forget something and have to go bak to my cart about 4 times (the least)
because i cant remember what it was i needed.
or i feel like someone is standing behind me
and not be able to fall asleep cause of the fear someone right here behind me.)its getting so bad that i wait till 5 or 6 in the morning to fall asleep.so i really need to no if i should see some body or what.....?or if these are signs of panic,schizo.,depperssion,ext.?
the only other thing is that it is much more frequently but some days i feel perfectally
fine...can you help ?
Posted by HFHS M.D.-JK on May 04, 1999 at 18:02:36
Dear Cristal,
I first recommend that you see your primary care physician for a thorough physical check-up to make sure there are no neurological or medical reasons for your symptoms. If the exam is normal, I suggest you consult a psychiatrist to perform an examination.
Persons suffering from panic attacks fear future attacks, but do not feel paranoid. Paranoia, a psychotic symptom, can be part of a variety of psychiatric disorders, including those that affect mood (Major Depression and Bipolar Disorder) and Schizophrenia. These disorders are treatable.
Good luck.
To set up a confidential psychiatric consultation at Henry Ford Behavioral Services, call (248) 689-7476.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
