Is what my psychiatrist doing normal?

[Loligiggles]

Hi everyone!

Long story short, my psychiatrist put me on antipsychotics to prevent me from developing schizophrenia and/or other disorders.

She's concerned because my bio mother is a paranoid schizophrenic, around my age when it first set in and my anxiety had been so severe I got kind of paranoid about an ex friend.

Now I'm on the prescribed meds, but I don't have any of the conditions that warrant those meds (or I haven't been informed about them)

Is this normal?

[blondguy]

Hi Loligiggles

Thankyou for the excellent question! I understand your situation as my brother had the same illness as your biological mum...and I was concerned about paranoid schizophrenia too

The antipsychotics are a common medication and your psychiatrist wouldnt have written the script lightly as schizophrenia cant really be 'prevented' by medication

Is it 'normal'?...It depends on your symptoms Loligiggles. Your GP can answer that a lot better than we can. Can I ask if you have a GP that you can have a good talk to? Even if you make a double appointment?

Ive also had chronic anxiety when I was younger and it doesnt mean I (or yourself) will end up with schizophrenia

If I was in your situation now....I would asking my GP some questions. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose by doing so!

If you wish to elaborate on your situation we can try to provide you more effective support. Great to have you as part of the forum family too 🙂

Paul