I'm 21.
I've had family problems in the past. Both
of my parents got into drugs, my mother
abandoned the family. My dad straightened
out and got back into my life. We're close
now.
My sister got into drugs and seems to have
problems telling the truth about anything.
She was committed to a hospital while
still in high school due to cutting and
violent writings.
Since I can remember, I've always had
these weird thoughts.
I'll try my hardest to explain how I see
things...
I feel like people can see and hear things
as I see and hear them, it sounds stupid
but it's like I'm a camera or something
and they can see what I see as I see it.
There are times when I want things to be
seen, so I'll close my eyes and open them
again, at the second when I want things to
be seen (during a certain part of a song,
etc) and I have even closed my eyes for
seconds at a time while driving because of
it.
I don't look at myself in the mirror when
I'm naked because I feel like others can
see me if I'm looking at myself. So I go
out of my way to avoid mirrors, and have
even showered in the dark.
If someone says something that would be
embarrassing if other people heard it, I
make them stop talking because I feel that
people are listening, or watching.
I don't park my car next to vehicles with
tinted windows because I feel that there
are people or cameras inside the cars
watching me.
I will imagine that I'm someone else, all
the time. I will only listen to bands or
watch movies that I can imagine being in.
I also have an extremely bad memory. I
can't remember much of my childhood at
all.
It's all so confusing and embarrassing and
I wanted to know if this is an actual
disorder or something. It's been going on
for as long as I can remember. I don't
even attend college because I fear being
around that many people, and even the
thought of getting up in front of people
to speak makes my body tense.
If anyone has any clue of what may be
wrong, or how I can go about getting
treatment, that would really be
appreciated.
I tried going to a therapist but I'm just
so embarrassed about it all that I never
mentioned any of this to her, and stopped
going when I felt I couldn't lie about it
anymore.
Edit: I also stay away from air vents.
If I have to use a public restroom, I
won't use a stall under a vent, I won't
get dressed in front of vents, or do
anything "personal" if a vent is open and
I can see into it.
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Rachel B
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 6 Location: PA
Yikes, You've Got a Lot Going On... Posted: 05-29-07 23:07pm
Okay, you're probably not delusional
because you can see that it doesn't really
make sense and you're not defending it.
(That's why you don't ask a delusional
person, "Are you still delusional?" Of
course they don't think so.) Sounds like
you had a pretty traumatic childhood which
can lead to all sorts of ways of trying to
regain equilibrium. In your case, it
sounds like you're trying to control
things, sort of "over control." This can
help you feel more in control but then it
can get away from you and you end up
feeling worse. As far as not remembering
your childhood, I don't know, but it's
possible there's something your conscious
mind is trying to protect you from. I
mean, ultimately, you have to face your
fears but you seem pretty resilient like
you're trying to do the best for yourself
so you don't fall apart. I hate to make
suggestions but I do think you should see
a therapist - not necessarily a
psychiatrist but maybe a psychologist. I
wouldn't let them push any drugs on me.
Try real therapy first. Maybe CBT or STDP
(short term dynamic psychotherapy) - one
of them would probably work well for you.
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sandyallen
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Posted: 06-28-07 15:04pm
Hi there! I kind of agree with the above
poster. With your back family problems and
phobias maybe you might want to check out
E.M.D.R. It has helped alot of peop;e with
phobias and past problems. But remember, I
am not a professional, it is just a
suggestion!
Good luck to you!
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mrsbuzski
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 103 Location: U.S.A. -- Illinois
Relax! Posted: 07-03-07 02:25am
Sorry, but to me, it sounds like your
freaking out, man!
So....It probably wouldn't hurt to go to
the Doctor!
Thinking about other people's feelings is
good, too a point.
But remember, we can not control our
surroundings. And as much as it pains you
when other people are wrong and totally
mess up their lives, you must oncentrate
on the "good" in your own life!
Don't nit pick! It will drive you crazy!
Do you remember that song a while ago,
"Don't Worry, Be Happy"!