Is it normal to fear schizophrenia.

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I had my first panic attack several months ago, ever since then i have been on the internet non stop desperately looking for answer (i regret it ever since) every page led me to another, until stumbled on a page on Schzophrenia. I immediately developed this fear of it and the fear of going crazy. It doesn't help that i had developed intrusive thoughts before i read about schizophrenia. they are not as extreme but they still cause me distress. I'm the provider for my family and I'm afraid of losing control of my mind.

The symptoms include: Hearing voices, hallucination, paranoia, disorganized speech, delusional thoughts

I haven't develop any of these but i test myself to make sure i'm not really feeling this way. For example...I'm out eating or whatever and i suddenly force myself to think that everyone is out to get me. I make sure, i'm the one thinking it. I then realize how dumb the thought is and go on with my day. Also i sit quietly trying to make sure i don't hear any voices.

I'm so confused, i don't know what to think! Please reply. I need support.

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  • xCol
    9 years ago

    I guess it's normal that if you keep reading about something in the end you will believe it. By the way, I have all the symptoms and I still don't believe I have schizophrenia. Eh? How about that?
    You see, panic attacks happen to everyone. In fact, 80% of people experience it once in a life time. The symptoms listed happen in other disorders also, so even if you would have any, it wouldn't mean you have schyzophrenia. It could be depression or that you're simply tired. I mean, stay calm and don't read all that internet shit.
    Btw people on the internet tend to diagnose themselves and search for disorders if they have problems. It's a common thing... so I guess it's just your imagination. Nothing more.

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  • ThePurplePanda
    7 years ago

    Well...having schizophrenia myself I'd say that is a very rational fear.

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  • Rihyae
    9 years ago

    The scariest thing for me if I were schizophrenic would be seeing giant dragon heads and pinecones in front of me x.x. Although dragons are cool, but if I had one it would have to not have the super wide jaw or bulging eyes...

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  • pixie44
    9 years ago

    Are you on any medicine? Because I was taking antidepressants and anxiety medicine and it made me delusional sometimes.

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