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MinedQuaranteen

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Prodromal Schizophrenia
Posted: 05-13-08 00:25am

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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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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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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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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