Hello,

I was feeling like I am mentally sick since 3-4 year. I often do unhinged things that doesn’t make any sense. I constantly imagine things that’s not the reality however I know it’s not reality but I still smile thinking about those imaginary stuff and also I get depressed thinking the imaginary stuff. I don’t hear any voice but I keep talking to people in my head. It’s difficult for me to sympathize to other people. I can’t even make any social connection because my brain will make some negative assumption toward that person who is actually a nice person.

I went to psychiatrist and he said I have schizophrenia and told that I need immediate treatment. he gave me 9 injections and medicines. I feel like I am scammed. I don’t know I feel the same before and after the treatment. It also cost a lot of money around 1000$. I am so frustrated and don’t know what to do.

any suggestions would be appreciated.

Edit: no, I didn’t take the treatment from the first psychiatrist. I went to other psychiatrist and he came to the same conclusion. I was so scared atm that I didn’t think much about it and went for the treatment.

  • j4k3@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 months ago

    You should always get a second opinion or more for any kind of serious diagnosis. Doctors are only human and they make mistakes too. However, I don’t think anyone here can ethically give you medical advice. I think a lot of people here are struggling in life to some extent. I’m no exception. I hope it works out for you though.

    We all have various states of inner dialogue. Your functional thought will have a bearing on how you think and interact with others. Some people have a rich inner dialogue. I do have a rich inner dialogue, but it is not with other people per say. I enjoy thinking in terms of how someone else might view me or some event, but it is never persistent.

    One thing I like to tell myself is that everyone has moments when they show some kinds of signs of mental health problems. That is perfectly normal. It is only a disorder when the problem is impacting your life in a way that you are unable to address.

  • tourist@lemmy.world
    1·
    4 months ago

    Hi

    Even if you know the hallucinations aren’t real, I think it’s still considered a symptom of schizophrenia.

    I don’t think you’ve been scammed by the psychiatrist.
    That bill sounds standard for healthcare in the USA, unfortunately.

    As far as I’m aware, a lot of psychiatric medication can take weeks or months before you start feeling the benefits. Let your psychiatrist know if you’re not responding to the treatment.

    Wishing you the best, mate.

  • mononomi@feddit.nl
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    4 months ago

    You should listen to your medical professional.

    Also, I think schizophrenia often comes with paranoia so it would make sense for you to distrust anyone including your psychiatrist.