Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic I'm not sure how I should deal with my mental illness. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Shush[/m] at 1:26 pm on July 6, 2009[quote]I've only been diagnosed with one mental disorder (OCD), but I seem to have developed another since (auditory hallucinations, echolalia, etc.). I'm not currently on any medication. The new disorder has gotten progressively more severe over the last year. It isn't as frustrating as the OCD, but I'm worried that I could lose my grasp on reality or morality if it continues to progress. I would [b]very much[/b] prefer to avoid seeing a shrink. I had an unforgivable experience with one as a child. I really, really never want to see one again, and not just for rational reasons. It borders on a phobia. Can neuroleptics be prescribed by anyone else? I'm also considering marijuana or some other drug that doesn't require a prescription...[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Shush Posted at 1:26 pm on July 6, 2009 I've only been diagnosed with one mental disorder (OCD), but I seem to have developed another since (auditory hallucinations, echolalia, etc.). I'm not currently on any medication. The new disorder has gotten progressively more severe over the last year. It isn't as frustrating as the OCD, but I'm worried that I could lose my grasp on reality or morality if it continues to progress. I would very much prefer to avoid seeing a shrink. I had an unforgivable experience with one as a child. I really, really never want to see one again, and not just for rational reasons. It borders on a phobia. Can neuroleptics be prescribed by anyone else? I'm also considering marijuana or some other drug that doesn't require a prescription...

Replies W o n d e r l a n d Posted at 7:43 pm on July 6, 2009 Illegal drugs will not do you any good, chances are they will only make your symptoms worse and from what I have heard any symptoms such as hallucinations will become unbearable. Im not sure which one you are afraid of. Psychologists, or Psychiatrists. From the posts above, I'm assuming its Psychologists, where you do alot of talking, no medications. Seeing a Psychiatrist involves alot less talking about your feelings and they will prescribe you medication. asia lover Posted at 1:51 pm on July 6, 2009 Quote: from Shush at 1:48 pm on July 6, 2009 Quote: from asia lover at 1:38 pm on July 6, 2009 I suggest scheduling an appointment with a psychiatrist if you are so scared of therapy. They prescribe medication. How is that different from seeing a psychologist? Don't I still have to sit alone in a room with the psychiatrist and 'talk about my feelings?'   Quote: from asia lover at 1:40 pm on July 6, 2009 Furthermore, have you looked up the symptoms? Do you have an idea of what it could be? Possibly schizophrenia. I don't want to self-diagnose. The difference is that they are there to diagnose and manage medication. This will help you and it seems like you need it. If it is schizophrenia (which my dad has) I do not suggest doing weed. Weed only heightens the effects of schizophrenia. If it is that though you can realise that those voices and or hallucinations are not real. I know it is hard but that is a step to getting better. Ask your doctor about abilify or raspidol (sp?) those helped my dad and me. Shush Posted at 1:48 pm on July 6, 2009 Quote: from asia lover at 1:38 pm on July 6, 2009 I suggest scheduling an appointment with a psychiatrist if you are so scared of therapy. They prescribe medication. How is that different from seeing a psychologist? Don't I still have to sit alone in a room with the psychiatrist and 'talk about my feelings?' Quote: from asia lover at 1:40 pm on July 6, 2009 Furthermore, have you looked up the symptoms? Do you have an idea of what it could be? Possibly schizophrenia. I don't want to self-diagnose. asia lover Posted at 1:40 pm on July 6, 2009 Furthermore, have you looked up the symptoms? Do you have an idea of what it could be? DeForest Posted at 1:39 pm on July 6, 2009 I have OCD. Marijuana made it x10 worse. asia lover Posted at 1:38 pm on July 6, 2009 Quote: from xoxdisturbedxox at 1:28 pm on July 6, 2009 doing drugs such as marijuana may oly make it worse. OCD sucks... Go to your local doctor/GP?? or try another shrink... not all shrinks are the same... He is right. Marijuana makes things much worse for people like us with mental problems. ESPECIALLY if you are hallucinating. I suggest scheduling an appointment with a psychiatrist if you are so scared of therapy. They prescribe medication. TaliaBBy Posted at 1:31 pm on July 6, 2009 i have mild ocd. i just have moments where little things bug the fuck out of me. lania Posted at 1:30 pm on July 6, 2009 Post from this position was omitted due to content violations xoxdisturbedxox Posted at 1:28 pm on July 6, 2009 doing drugs such as marijuana may oly make it worse. OCD sucks... Go to your local doctor/GP??   or try another shrink... not all shrinks are the same... All 9 previous replies displayed.