Confused

[ALL]

I think way too much. and it brings me down to the point where I disconnect. then I cant tell where reality starts and fiction ends. because in my world fiction seems to take over.

I don't know why I feel this way, and I feel like I should be able to just turn it off. im strong enough to hold out, so why cant I turn it off. I don't get it.

im completely and utterly lost in my own mind, I cant even trust it anymore

[Zeal]

Hi ALL,

Talking to your GP and/or a psychologist sounds like a wise idea. It's important to see someone to put things in perspective. Is there a recent event which caused distress for you? It sounds like you have many thoughts going through your mind, which overwhelms and exhausts you. I used to have this problem too. However, I haven't experienced a disconnect between fiction (or fantasy) and reality. If you mean you are hallucinating, you could have schizophrenia. As I am not a psychologist (but hope to be one day), you need to speak to a medical professional about all of your symptoms and concerns.

Telling family members and close friends how you're feeling and what you're going through will help you to not feel as if you are alone.

Good luck with all this 🙂
SM

[Neil_1]

Hi ALL

I really can’t add much more to the brilliant advice that SM provided to you, but just wanted to throw out a message of support to you also.

I think for so many of us, we do over think things too much;  over analysing situations to the point where we begin creating situations or issues that quite possibly aren’t even there.  This is where we need to get professional assistance to help us break things down and go over issues in a calm and rational manner.

I hope that you’re able to seek out some support for yourself and that things can begin to turn around for you.

Neil

[ALL]

hi SM,

thankyou for your help. its wonderful. I am seeing people, but I find it awfully hard to speak to my doctor.

its mostly a matter of overthinking. im not hallucinating at the moment but im scared it might happen. more and more im seeing movements that aren't there.

im not seeing my supports for a few more weeks. I just hope I can pick myself back up

[Zeal]

Hi ALL,

Thanks for saying that. It's great to hear nice feedback, and to feel I might have helped even in just a miniscule way!

You could try a new doctor if you think who you are currently seeing isn't right for you. I changed doctors about four years ago, and it was a great decision.

I'm glad you're not hallucinating. You should talk to your doctor about this fear of hallucination (if you already have, that's great).

Make sure the people you live with know about your predicament, as this could make you feel safer at home. If you happen to live with roommates who aren't that close to you or in a share house, then I understand this may not feel right.

Have a great New Year's. Try to get plenty of sleep too, as sleep deprivation can really affect how your brain functions. I found this to be obvious when I used to have insomnia.

Best wishes,

SM