How can I find out if I have schizophrenia?

Question

How can I find out if I have schizophrenia without seeing a doctor? Your help will be greatly appreciated. I'm reading symptoms and I believe I have the majority of them.

(seen a couple of the answers, I'm embarrased though, I live with a friend and his family, I don't really want to see a doctor)

Answer 1

Many symptoms fall into other categories of other illnesses also, there are many different forms of schizophrenia and schizotype diseases. There are many forms of psychosis and only a doctor can determine whether you do have it.
For example stress or some medications can bring on "voices", anxiety is common in many other illnesses, withdrawal often comes naturally, fatigue from low iron.
The symptoms vary hugely and a proper doctor who would diagnose you should take a few days to make a proper evaluation.
Self diagnosis is extremely inaccurate at times, any one of us cal look at an illness and go "yes I have those symptoms" when indeed we don't.
the following symptoms are common with most cancers:

* Fever
* Chills
* Night sweats
* Weight loss
* Loss of appetite
* Fatigue

yet I am sure we have all had these symptoms when having the flu or at times just had them individually.

There is no way to determine without a professionals evaluation, a doctors session is private, living with your friends family they do not need to know the problem, do you have the money to see a doctor your self? if so book your self in and go without telling them.
If you dont have the money just tell them you have some questions you want to ask the doctor and its rather personal I am sure they wont push for answers.
Eitherway you will never get a correct answer by looking at the symptoms and making your own judgement of whether you have it.
Also brain tumours at time present the symptoms of schizophrenia so it is better to get it looked at rather than being worried about the fact your living with your friends family and what theyll think

Answer 2

to begin with loopy del is flawed - it could NOT be cured by means of treatment. It may also be effectively TREATED however there is not any medication for schizophrenia. It is an overly very difficult sickness to regard. My grandmother has it. She has battled with treatment all her existence and it's nonetheless very difficult for her. She eventually discovered a treatment in her 50's that got to work relatively good, however her dose has been upped such a lot over time, and she or he nonetheless hears voices every now and then. If the voices inform her that she can not stroll, then she collapses whilst she attempts to rise up. It regulations her mind every now and then. As some distance because the 25 factor, I have no idea however i have heard of men and women having it as early as 22 years ancient. As some distance as youngsters having it?? I do not feel so - not ever heard that - continuously heard it used to be early 20's (identical op_'s reply mentioned youngsters have it) ***btw - very fascinating query!

Answer 3

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder lasting for at least six months with at least two of: delusions, hallucinations, gibberish speech, odd behavior, or withdrawal symptoms.

Schizophrenia is believed to be caused by a disorder of the brain in which a chemical called dopamine is produced in excess.

Diagnosis of schizophrenia is made by observation of the individual by a clinician for at least two of the above symptoms. Their is no blood test or hospital imaging test that diagnoses this condition. However, drug use, head trauma, and some anomalies in blood chemistry can present with confusion and bizarre behavior. So on first coming to a hospital the individual will be subjected to blood tests and a CAT scan of their brain to rule out other causes of odd behavior. If these tests are negative they are then labeled and referred to a psychiatrist for confirmation and treatment.

Males and females suffer with schizophrenia about equally but men usually have their first episode their early twenties while women tend to first show it in their late twenties. Most cases start slowly with gradual signs such as loss of interest in school/ work, withdrawal from friends and family, strange behavior, and deterioration in dress and cleanliness.

Answer 4

Hi John, I agree that you need to see your Dr. I realize it will be difficult to go that appointment, but pls go. Have someone go with you if you can. If you have someone you feel safe with I would like you to call that person right now and tell them how your feeling and that your concerned about your health. This is nothing to be embarassed about. This is a physiological illness.
I have friends and family who are survivors of schizophrenia, I hope you will be another! Please call a friend/family now, then DRs and make appointment.

Answer 5

hi
i see that you don,t want to see a Dr. but your best bet is to get a dr to have you see a phyciatrist so that he/she can evaluate you so you can get the proper meds. to make you feel better

Answer 6

Ask yourself. If you answer yes, then seek professional help.

Answer 7

Go and get some therapy and they in time can tell you if you have it. It is that simple.

Answer 8

Watch this video about it and go from there http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btx5OCNgaWs

Answer 9

Just listen to the voices in your head, they will tell you.

Answer 10

psychologist have tests and chemical brain tests.