I have schizophrenia and when i read a story for a purpose I can make a story seem to be real and become paran

Question

paranoid. I have surpress lots of thoughts recently and the symptoms don't come out so much i just covince myself its not real or forget it naturally from time. I use to get paranoid about books that deal with singular person and an important aspect of his or her life. today i read a ghost witches story and I'm afriad i might get paranoid or scared I want you to think of ways to make me not get paranoid and insane about all these things i read and then later on make up stoires in my head like pretending other people are witches from their looks.

I can't tell my mom, not sure about psychiatirst. So waht advices can you give me?

Answer 1

Telling your psychiatrist would be a good idea. S/he can help you. Also, check out www.nami.org. They have peer-to-peer counseling where you can talk to someone else with your diagnosis and get real advice. In the meantime, it seems like a poor idea to read such stories; you need to edit what you read. To avoid negative, paranoid thoughts, you need to embrace positive thoughts. Try watching a comedy movie, or reading jokes online and laughing. Try saying positive things to yourself, like, "I am happy and healthy." Replace your thoughts, don't just try to avoid them.

Answer 2

If you're schizophrenic you should be on medication (prescribed by a qualified doctor) and councelling sessions. If you are not, go to your doctor at once - schizophrenia can sometimes worsen without some kind of control. When reading books or watching TV/Movies that might get you 'stuck', as it were, do so with friends. Make a little book-club where you can all read horror stories together, or watch movies together, and finish with something with a bit of comedy, to lighten the mood and help you to see where fantasy ends and reality begins. Talk to your therapist (if you don't have one, your doctor will be able to get you one) about your problems and they will be able to provide detailed solutions to your particular case.

Answer 3

I have had such feelings too when I was at 17-18. But now I'm ok. Feelings varies with time.