Schizophrenia can be difficult to recognize, especially in its early stages. Many people experience symptoms like hallucinations, paranoia, or disorganized thoughts for a while before realizing something is wrong. Others might not notice until their loved ones point it out.
❓How did you first realize you might have schizophrenia?
❓How long were you experiencing psychosis before you got diagnosed?
❓Was it you, a family member, or a doctor who first noticed the signs?
My mother was a schizophrenic they noticed I was having the same behavior and I was good if I stayed on my meds stopping them I had a split personality, just like her. I take anxiety pills and nerve pills two years ago was diagnosed as bipolar manic depression. Feb 16,2025 my son Binky was depressed and he killed himself, I have a new pill from my psychiatrist that's a total of 23 pills a day .
Schizophrenia diagnosis: How did you realize something was wrong?https://www.carenity.us/forum/schizophrenia/living-with-schizophrenia/schizophrenia-diagnosis-how-did-you-realize-something-was-wrong-61772025-03-18 20:44:39
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Hi everyone, how are you doing today? 😊
Schizophrenia can be difficult to recognize, especially in its early stages. Many people experience symptoms like hallucinations, paranoia, or disorganized thoughts for a while before realizing something is wrong. Others might not notice until their loved ones point it out.
❓ How did you first realize you might have schizophrenia?
❓ How long were you experiencing psychosis before you got diagnosed?
❓ Was it you, a family member, or a doctor who first noticed the signs?
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Sharing your experience could help others who are still trying to understand their own symptoms. Let’s support each other!
Looking forward to your thoughts,
Somya from the Carenity Team 🌼