I was recently clinically diagnosed with schizophrenia, on the grounds that i displayed many positive symptoms for more than two months. symtoms included:
inability to express emotions or feel emotions
insomnia
auditory hallucinations
delusions about a religion and religion in general
something about over reacting to criticism and insults

my delusions were about a group of gods, which i follow and pray to. i was prescribed aripiprazole, which i took until i met someone else, who follows the same religion, uses the same bizarre names and terms, (Dioblos, Xiolok, Kirit, Krith), he also believes in everything i believed in, and is planning to kill himself the exact same age i plan to, the day after im 50. so are they really delusions, if two people who have never met share the exact same beliefs? baring in mind that there is nothing on the internet or in books which we could have got the information from. i stopped taking medication a few weeks ago, but alot of my friends are worried about me, but i insist i am fine, college is going great etc. but they are still concerned. what do i do?
Just clarify:
i am 16
i am white English
the person i met has been seen and spoken to by the majority of my friends who can all confirm his existence
i have had the supposed ‘delusions’ ever since i was 5 years old

I am 13 and I think I have Child Depression.
I cry very easily, get into fights with my family very easily, think negatively about myself and don’t try my hardest, and alot more.

What are some symptoms?

does anyone know anything about delayed sleep phase syndrome?

I am 18 and i think this is what i have been suffering from since i was about 13. I just watched the alan berliner film "wide awake", and decided to do some insomnia research. i ended up with this and every single symptom fits me. Its scary and relieving all the the same time. I just want to know if anyone out there can give me any information. Maybe a doctor who knows anything about it as well. I live in rhode island so maybe closer to here.

thank you for helping me.

My girlfriend had a laparoscopy done two or so months ago. Prior to the surgery, she suffered from insomnia. Now? She sleeps and sleeps, oh and did I mention she really loves to sleep. The stitches took a good month to fall out and the incisions have yet to heal. Sunday morning she was running a fever. Apparently she’s been running a fever off and on since the surgery, as well. She’s just extremely lethargic and it has me worried.

The incisions are: one in her belly button and two in her pubic area. They did the procedure to see about having a hysterectomy. She’s twenty-three years old, physically fit, she does have anemia. I don’t know, maybe some of that information is important?

A little long, but PLEASE help me out here!

Hello, a little background information:

I’m an 18 year old male living with parents and a sister. I lift weights and exercise daily, watch what I eat and I am very conscious of my physical health. I have a variety of friends, and I’m out almost every night with them.

When I was 12 I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I received treatment and medication until about the age of 16-17 when I decided to stop taking my anti-depressants. I had a good couple of years, until early-mid 08.

I suffered through a difficult break up in May, shortly after my dog passed away. These were two events that I found nearly impossible to cope with at once- but I managed. However, ever since then, I have had terrible derealization and depersonalization symptoms.

Now I realize that reality is still intact, however it feels like I am no longer a part of it. I can still feel physical contact, laugh, make jokes, carry fluent conversations, hold a job, exercise and maintain relationships, but I still don’t feel like any of it is actually happening.

I’ve asked my shrink about this before and he told me to cut back on the stimulants, as they perpetuate the symptoms of anxiety. I still have yet to completely stop using them due to my high level of physical activity.

Er, back to the question: Are my feelings of derealization/depersonalization signs of an oncoming psychosis, or am I freaking out about it and making it worse?

My symptoms lately have been:

Rapid/Weird thoughts at night
Insomnia
Mood swings
Derealization
Depersonalization
Inability to concentrate (not often)
Flat expression(usually only to strangers at work)
Slight short-term memory impairment
Irrational fears
Panic attacks
Depression

am I about to go crazy? do those who are developing schizophrenia realize they are becoming ill like I am?

Somebody please help and put my mind to rest.
Oh, and I’ve never heard voices, seen things, had delusions or experienced any other sign of psychosis.

WARNING: PLOT SPOILERS

I couldn’t understand where Tyler Durden’s wealth of knowledge on weapons and explosives originated from. We know in the conclusion of the book that Tyler shared the narrator’s body. This explains the insomnia and the confusion felt by the narrator. However, it doesn’t explain Tyler’s knowledge of all things violent and unholy. If they shared the same body, then they obviously shared the same brain. So first of all, why were things like "to make a silencer, you just drill holes in the barrel of the gun, a lot of holes" in the narrator’s head to begin with? And secondly, why was only Tyler able to access them until later in the book as he talked about the difference between the Eagle Apache, Armalite, and the J and R 68, all of which are automatic weapons. I just think that it’s strange that this information somehow found its way into the narrator’s brain, but was only accessed by by Tyler for the majority of the book. If somebody understands this better, I would love to hear an explanation.

Or do you need to take an antidepressant and thyroid medicine?

I took two "nytol" valerian caplets earlier, to help me sleep (I have serious insomnia) and woke up an hour and a half later with a terrible sore throat and took a neocitran

but neocitran contains acetaminophen and pseudophedrine and a couple of other significant ingredients and the possibilty of an herb-drug interaction completely did not come into my mind till after i had finished drinking it (I feel so stupid and kind of scared)

i’ve been trying to find information on the internet – some sites say you should avoid valerian if you’re going to take acetaminophen.. am I ok?
what should i do??
the sore throat has been coming and going for a couple of days now.. i have a virus or something
please somebody..any info is helpful
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I always thought that he expected us to NOT sin at all and be perfect for him and I honestly don’t think this is too much too ask for since he IS GOD after all. I mean it isn’t realistically achievable, but everyone should try their very best to please God. Anyways… I just heard a song that says God loves and accepts me the way I am. Is this true? Does he not expect perfection because he knows we cant achieve it or is it both? Can he accept us EXACTLY as we are AND expect us to not sin at all and do everything right? How is that possible though? ><.

Oh also, does God not like it when you ask him for things in prayer? Like I’ve been asking him to help me believe in him, (i think this is ok since my pastor advocated this) but ive also been asking him for other things. Yesterday I prayed and I asked him to help me not have insomnia anymore and not be so afraid of not being able to sleep. And I also asked him to help get over my depression and protect my family and friends and other people. And I think I also asked for other stuff too… Should I feel guilty for this? After all, it IS selfish because God isn’t there so people can ask him for things. His sole purpose is not to support people! Then he would just be like Santa Claus. I think… I’m not sure… it is our purpose to do everything according to the Bible. Basically, follow his instructions and have faith in him and understand and spread the knowledge that Jesus died for our sins. Am I wrong? Please correct me if I am.Please quote the bible if you do. I don’t trust random information.

It is been almost 4 years since I, every once in a while, get depressed and don’t want to do anything. It is happening too much lately, and thoughts about not being alive have passed my mind. I don’t know how to talk to about this? My regular doctor? or someone special?

Thanks for your support

Just wondering if Geodon helps you sleep at all? I have insomnia and I have tried everything. I was prescribed this from my doctor for bipolar, and have never taken it yet. Its been 5 months since I’ve had this medication and still have a whole bottle of 80mg of Geodon. I have never heard of this medication as of 5 months ago. I have read many information regarding this med, and it says it can make you "drowsy". Ughh. So anyways, j/w if it will help me sleep tonight if I take one?? I asked for Valium since I have anxiety and that jazz, but he said (and yes i know, but ive taken valium before) is too addicting. That was my first time meeting this dr since my healthplan changed, and still i think its kinda strange he prescribed me this starting at 80mg after only talking/filling out a 10 questionare for 20 minutes. Anyways, sorry to ramble. The bottle says to start off at 1 at night, then again in the morning. They’re in capsules (so i cant cut them in half). Will it make me sleepy? Or has anyone whose taken this med have a reverse effect? I would like to get away with just taking them at night if its going to make me feel "doped up" throughout the day, so again…does Geodon help with falling/staying asleep? Thanks in Advance!

I am an enlisted navy personnel, an E-3, AD for 1.5 yr now. I was on LIMDU and medical board for 4 months before I was returned to duty by my military psychiatrist. After RTD, I undergone a sea duty screening and was found to be "assignment limited." In addition to that, my psychiatrist also recommended an administrative discharge. I was diagnosed to have been suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Psyhcoses and Somatization disorder. Right now, my command admin is waiting to receive the PERS 40BB direction about my separation for them to start the discharge process. Before my military psychiatrist made the recommendation, he referred me to a Sleep Study Doctor for my insomnia, and the result came out lately; I have an obstructive sleep apnea. With this result, I don’t know how will my treatment program with the sleep medicine will continue. I still have 3 more sessions with my sleep medicine doctor to complete, but it might not happen anymore as the discharge order may come out anytime in the next few days. Right now I am using a CPAP machine as part of the treatment. Also my military neurologist referred me to a civilian clinic to undergo physical therapy and rehab for my chronic dizziness and unresolve vertigo. I also have on going consults with hearing loss and tinitus with a civilian doctor as per referral by my neurologust. I know all of this will be stopped once the admin discharge comes to the fore. I am thinking of consulting my military PCM about the latest findings and my current treatment programs. I don’t know if he could make it to put me in LIMDU or Medboard due to the new medical findings. And if he would do so, would it prevent the decision of the PERS 40BB to administratively discharged me? Are there other ways to have my treatment and consult completed using tricare insurance after the discharge? I shall greatly appreciate any information you will share. Thank you!

Some common signs may be that……………..

Your new job title is ‘Information analyst/consultant’

When asked to do something your reply is “just a few minutes”……….half hour later, you hear them asking again.

The colon/semi-colon buttons are worn out on your keyboard. ie. ……as is the enter button.

You get constant twitches in your index finger from overuse of the mouse.

You have insomnia from trying to come up with a question no ones asked yet.

When you do final sleep you awake everyone in the house with ‘Ive got one!’

You insist that people in the real world refer to you as your Y!A alias

You have worn your fingers to the point you no longer have fingerprints.

You tell people you’ve been ‘visiting adult sites’ to hide the fact you’ve been on here.

You know exactly the location and sequence on the screen in order to post an answer really fast. Ie. ‘Answer’, ‘preview’, ‘submit’……….. ‘edit’, ‘preview’, ‘submit’…….

You can tell who most people are by their avatar picture alone.

You know who Judas Rabbi is and his many various wannabes

You’ve seen the questions ‘Why did the chicken cross the road?’ and ‘What’s the meaning of life?’ and ‘Do you think I’m pregnant?’ at least 50 times each

After numerous suspensions you continue to open up other accounts.

You have managed to ‘max out’ on the amount of answers for a day several times, then reverted to asking questions to stay involved til a new day starts.

You begin to see the yamster everywhere you go.

You feel you have to ask questions like ‘what do I eat for dinner’ or ‘am I pretty’

Your name begins to appear regularly on the nightly news.

You’ve taken the time to even read all these

My hamster is a female about 1 and a half years old, It’s not heavy bleeding, she is eating properly, drinking properly, and she is running on her wheel, she isn’t having insomnia, (she’s sleeping) and she doesn’t feel cold, or any drop in body heat, her muscles don’t feel parlalized, Is it mensuration?
Is it life threatening? Please do not reply comments like "oh its just a stupid hamster just get a new one" I love my hamster and she is my pet. Also don’t say ‘Take her to a vet’ I need the information about what this might be, is it Pyometra? She feels healthy and looks healthy and doesn’t look in pain.

Thank You Dearly

Love, echub