Just wondering how people first got diagnosed...it's rare for people with psychosis/schizophrenia to recognize it in themselves.

I though I was having a heart attack...had weird shocking sensations in my chest and leg. I called my friend but she didn't get there fast enough so I called 911. Anyway while in the hospital my friends unearthed a few more delusions I was having. They naturally freaked out and got me to a psychiatrist since the hospital refused to do anything for me other than a brain scan and drug test.

I spent at least twenty minutes talking to the pdoc before saying anything crazy until I was prompted by my friend about one of the delusions. Then I thought he was on our side and I told him everything about the voices and he started a more detailed interview. I got to pack a bag then went to inpatient.

How about you guys how did you originally get diagnosed?