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Am I Crazy?
Okay, so I'm 17 (going on 18 in a few days) and have been going through a lot of issues as of late.
When I was younger, I used to have extreme hallucinations (mix of visual and audible) that kept me from going to school. To this day, I still have these hallucinations only now they are mixed with paranoia (thinking everyone hates me, etc.), feelings of extremely sadness and helplessness, and of ten times I mentally go back into being a scared, sad child. Only instead of occurring one a year like my child episodes have, my new ones come almost every night now and I feel it's ruining my life. I can't focus, I'm exhausted, I feel hated and scared (like I'm supposed to be punished for something)...
I don't do any drugs (I barely take Tylenol) like most people would think.
Where should I start with getting some help?
(hopefully nothing with pills...)
When I was younger, I used to have extreme hallucinations (mix of visual and audible) that kept me from going to school. To this day, I still have these hallucinations only now they are mixed with paranoia (thinking everyone hates me, etc.), feelings of extremely sadness and helplessness, and of ten times I mentally go back into being a scared, sad child. Only instead of occurring one a year like my child episodes have, my new ones come almost every night now and I feel it's ruining my life. I can't focus, I'm exhausted, I feel hated and scared (like I'm supposed to be punished for something)...
I don't do any drugs (I barely take Tylenol) like most people would think.
Where should I start with getting some help?
(hopefully nothing with pills...)
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I can make a very strong recommendation that you find yourself, with the help of your family or doctor, a very good psychiatrist or psychologist to help you through this anxious period...a little good work now will serve you well for a long time .
I think that you should start by seeing a psychiatrist.
If that is too confusing then start with a family doctor and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist.
Perhaps you could ask your parents for support through this process. ??
I think given the symptoms you describe that it is likely you will be asked to take medication. This is something that you will need to discuss with your doctor.
I don't want to scare you with that but just prepare you for the possibility that it may be an option.
I don't know what has triggered these symptoms to become more frequent and intense but trying to better manage any stress in your life may be helpful (to a point).
In all honesty, if you are unable to get an urgent appointment I would suggest you go to the hospital to be evaluated.
Primarily because symptoms are affecting you and secondly because some psych waiting lists are very long. You don't want to be waiting until the new year to get this sorted. In my opinion that's way too long. (Even for someone who doesn't take Tylenol.)
Good luck.
If that is too confusing then start with a family doctor and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist.
Perhaps you could ask your parents for support through this process. ??
I think given the symptoms you describe that it is likely you will be asked to take medication. This is something that you will need to discuss with your doctor.
I don't want to scare you with that but just prepare you for the possibility that it may be an option.
I don't know what has triggered these symptoms to become more frequent and intense but trying to better manage any stress in your life may be helpful (to a point).
In all honesty, if you are unable to get an urgent appointment I would suggest you go to the hospital to be evaluated.
Primarily because symptoms are affecting you and secondly because some psych waiting lists are very long. You don't want to be waiting until the new year to get this sorted. In my opinion that's way too long. (Even for someone who doesn't take Tylenol.)
Good luck.
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