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Do I have schizophrenia or I am scammed by psychiatrist? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello,

I was feeling like I am mentally sick since 3-4 year. I often do unhinged things that doesn't make any sense. I constantly imagine things that's not the reality however I know it's not reality but I still smile thinking about those imaginary stuff and also I get depressed thinking the imaginary stuff. I don't hear any voice but I keep talking to people in my head. It's difficult for me to sympathize to other people. I can't even make any social connection because my brain will make some negative assumption toward that person who is actually a nice person.

I went to psychiatrist and he said I have schizophrenia and told that I need immediate treatment. he gave me 9 injections and medicines. I feel like I am scammed. I don't know I feel the same before and after the treatment. It also cost a lot of money around 1000$. I am so frustrated and don't know what to do.

any suggestions would be appreciated.

Edit: no, I didn't take the treatment from the first psychiatrist. I went to other psychiatrist and he came to the same conclusion. I was so scared atm that I didn't think much about it and went for the treatment.

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[–] [email protected] 43 points 5 months ago

You should always get a second opinion or more for any kind of serious diagnosis. Doctors are only human and they make mistakes too. However, I don't think anyone here can ethically give you medical advice. I think a lot of people here are struggling in life to some extent. I'm no exception. I hope it works out for you though.

We all have various states of inner dialogue. Your functional thought will have a bearing on how you think and interact with others. Some people have a rich inner dialogue. I do have a rich inner dialogue, but it is not with other people per say. I enjoy thinking in terms of how someone else might view me or some event, but it is never persistent.

One thing I like to tell myself is that everyone has moments when they show some kinds of signs of mental health problems. That is perfectly normal. It is only a disorder when the problem is impacting your life in a way that you are unable to address.