I'm a 16 year old male. I've been
admitted to a psych institution twice for
suicidality and severe depression. I've
been struggling with it for almost 2 years
now, of intense and severe depression.
It's been tough, but I feel like I'm
starting to break through. When I got out
last (about 2 months ago) they put me on
150mg Wellbutrin and 15mg Remeron to help
me sleep. I've had sleeping problems for
a while now. I just went to see the
psychiatrist for a check up (they do it
for outpatients), and he has diagnosed me
with prodromal schizophrenia. I was
shocked and confused. I've never
hallucinated or heard voices. I'm not
sure why he said this, but I have
researched it and I have some guesses as
to why:
Schizophrenia runs in my family
I'm extremely restless at night
I'm sometimes very irritable
I have depression, anhedonia, guilt, mood
swings, and suicidal ideation
Loss of interest, boredom
Inability to concentrate, daydreaming,
thought blocking
Weight gain, increased appetite, poor
sleep
Doing very poorly in school, somewhat
withdrawing from society
Horrible personal hygiene as of late
Impulsivity (I can't stick to plans
because I'm very impulsive)
"Odd thoughts and ideas" apparently (I
want to travel and be homeless/squatter
after high school)
All these to me are signs of depression as
well. I don't see the way I think as odd,
just different from the majority. My
ideas makes complete sense to me, as well
as countless others (not so much around
here, in conservative Appalachia).
He wants to put me on Abilify, and I just
think the whole thing is far-fetched. I
don't think I'm schizophrenic at all, or
will be.
What I would like to know is any more
information on prodormal schizophrenia
(the pre-stages of it) and what some of
you have experienced with it
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 05-13-08 17:34pm
You have to ask your self, what is the
balance of the above list to the symtoms
you have. Like me for instance, I started
having conversations out load in my sleep
about 4 months ago. Many years I could
have sworn I heard voices. So, now is the
time to come to turns with this. Could it
be you are in the first part of the denial
stage? In order to better your health and
get on the right road to wellness, you
need to be honest with yourself and don't
say that "Oh No! Not Me". Yes, "You" and
thousands of others that suffer with this
illness. What that see and hear to them is
real.
You need to get over this denial and start
getting well.
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MinedQuaranteen
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Posted: 05-13-08 21:20pm
i am honest with myself, i have never
heard voices or hallucinated (other than
while on a hallucinogen). i'm saying, no,
not me, because i don't believe that i
have ever had any schizophrenic
experiences
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antigone
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Posted: 05-13-08 22:22pm
Here is another take on what you wrote.
Has the doctor considered bipolar disorder
as a diagnosis? Some of the symptoms you
wrote about suggest a mood disorder. If
you are not sure about what you are being
told, get another opinion. It is too
serious an issue to let go but you have
doubts so go see another psychiatrist.
Perhaps you should write out everything
you are experiencing and give it to the
doctor. This may help him/her see the
whole picture. I hope this helps. All the
best.
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Philo
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Posted: 05-14-08 10:54am
I would definitely try to get a second
opinion. I don't see anything definitely
schizophrenic on your list, except
isolation and hygiene problems, but those
could be your depression. You could also
research prodromal symptoms on the
internet (other than forums).
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