My roommate and best friend has already been diagnosed with Bipolar-disorder when she was 15. Now she's starting to talk to people when they're not there. My bedroom is across from hers and she was dressing, as was I. I heard her saying "Do you think this would look good, or this?" I knew she wasn't talking to me because she said it quietly. Other times she might feel the need to hit something, then she'll smack her hand and scold herself. I mean, she's not on any drugs anymore, so I'm really afraid for her. What should I do?
2007-01-27 05:07:52 · 16 answers · asked by deathneedslove 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It could be, drug use from earlier on could have left lasting affects and brought on possible schizophrenia.
She may be talking to her self she may be talking to someone she thinks is there, see what else you notice in her schizophrenics tend to have these symptoms although they vary for everyone.
Delusions- convinced of things that are evidently not true, maybe that there are cameras watching her or her food is poisoned or people are following her.
Hallucinations- visual auditory and sensory, so smelling/tasting/feeling/hearing/seeing things no one else does, often it is voices, so ask her if she ever hears things that seem to come from no where such as voices.
Withdrawal from society so often becoming less sociable to friends for unknown reasons.
Disorganized speech and behavior, so sentences may not make much sense or she will have a hard time trying to think.
Working things out, holding concentration often become harder than usual.
Random moodswings, schizophrenia is random not periodic like bipolar disorders.
Suspiciousness of things especially friends or partners
Sensitivity emotionally and to things like light
Fatigue or the opposite so sleeping more than often or less then usual.
Symptoms for each person varies and each person with schizophrenia usually have different symptoms, it could be a different illness with similar symptoms, it may be due to underlying stress or a medication she is on could be causing this, there are a lot of options.
She needs to be evaluated and diagnosed by a professional no one else can diagnose her as accurately as she can, she needs help just ask her to come to a doctors appointment with you and have a talk with her, don't make her seem crazy don't treat her differently, just sit down next to her make sure its relaxed and talk to her friend to friend
I wish you luck and hope she doesn't have it
2007-01-27 19:29:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The symptoms you described are not in any way symptoms of schizophrenia. People talk to themselves internally and out loud. There is nothing wrong with it. Approaching her about it in view she has a diagnosis of Bi-polar might send her into a depsession or if she wants to disagree with your facile diagnosis into a manic episode.
Schizophrenia is a very serious and debilitating psychosis. Getting a sick person diagnosed with it may help them and be necessary but the stigma of the label "schizophrenic" lasts for a lifetime. Don't do this to her unless it is absolutely necessary. Look up the disorder at the links below before doing anything.
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2007-01-27 07:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely she will not listen to you if you try and talk to her - she will probably just deny it. She may have, or develop, paranoid tendencies, and I'd be very afraid of sleeping with my door unlocked. Do you know her family? You may need them to intervene, as they will have more ability to talk with her physician than you do. You can try calling and talking with her physician's nurse. You will get further talking with the nurse than anyone else in the office, but they will not be able to give you info about her due to privacy issues. However, if you can get someone to listen to you at least it will be documented in her chart. If nothing else, write a letter to the doctor and detail what you have noticed. But watch your backside, and do not trust her. I would keep a diary for a week or two of your observations of what she actually does - not how you feel about it - just actual observations. Make a copy. Then you can discuss it with her (best done with another friend or a family member present), or give a copy to her parents and/or doctor. She is not well, but she is lucky to have a friend who cares about her as you do. Good luck!
2007-01-27 05:31:02 · answer #3 · answered by Deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like it could be part of the mania. She needs to see the doctor and get treatment for it as soon as she can. This is not something that should be delayed. You should tell her that you don't think she's ok and should see the doctor. If it gets too bad, dial 911 and have her sent to the hospital. Of course that's for the extreme... Best of Luck
Andy.
2007-01-27 05:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by Andy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should discuss the situation with her and let her know that you have observed behavior that you feel needs treatment. She may feel embarrassed or not want to talk about it, I don't know how close you two are, but you should press forward and try to help. Call your local mental health clinic and explain what you have observed, they may be able to offer you ways to help your friend. Good luck, and bless you for wanting to help and not laughing or ignoring the issue. Your friend is lucky that you care.
2007-01-27 05:14:24 · answer #5 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-27 05:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by tmthyh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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It could have been her drug abuse that caused it if her symptoms continue then talk to her and check if she knows what shes doing. If she gets worsre then call the docter strat away.
2007-01-27 05:15:59 · answer #7 · answered by Emma K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that she could have more than one personality. Lots of times M.P.D.Has been misdiagnosed as bipolar.One personality could be a happy and perky one and another very depressed. Your friend needs to be in Therapy.
2007-01-27 05:19:37 · answer #8 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when she is having a lucid moment and the time seems right...talk to her about your concerns. tell her you are worried for her, and ask her if she would be willing to get an assessment . let her know that you support her.
good luck:)
2007-01-27 05:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by dali333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was talking to herself, because she thinks she's interesting.
I talk to myself too because I'm the most interesting person I know.
Leave her alone, she has enough problems.
2007-01-27 05:12:18 · answer #10 · answered by poutine 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋