Medications not working? Possible schizophrenia? (tw talk of hallucinations + meds)
Hey everyone. Recently, my antipsychotics haven't been working very well. I've been actively getting auditory and sometimes even visual hallucinations. I'm not sure whether or not it's schizophrenia, but I am diagnosed with psychosis, which is why I take meds. I'm not sure what to do. I contacted the school mental health specialist, but she contacted my mom and my mom made a big deal out of it. I'm not really sure whether I need advice or not, but I would like some sort of response as to what's going on.
Sometimes, my hallucinations are severe. I will get actual sensations of people grabbing me. Is what I'm experiencing possibly schizophrenia?
@constellatoryy
do not know about schizophrenia but do know about hallucinations and sometimes if not sleep enough or high high anxiety can make worse maybe try sleep better schedule if not already and work on learn some coping skills make anxiety little better ?
would talk to doctor prescribe you medicine first place they be able answer questions and shouldn’t contact parents and maybe know other stuff can try see works better
good luck 💛
I agree with the prior post regarding talking to your psychiatrist. No one can grab you with their mind. No one can read your thoughts. It’s a good step that you recognize those things. Reducing stress helps. Talking to the AI therapist has helped me reduce stress in between my regular visits with my therapist and psychiatrist. Maybe your parents would help pay for that until you can see your regular doctor? Hugs.