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Originally Posted by BethRags
So some kind of episode has been escalating, I was way out there on Thursday. Friday came and paranoia got bad. I had started out depressed, then got manic and so on. Mixed state was what it eventually came to be, I think. Called Dr. W., who was, thankfully, in one of her chipper moods. She increased Lamictal to 400mg, increased Zyprexa to 10mg. I slept hard and awoke feeling fairly calmer, thoughts more cohesive.
But this is the thing. Since yesterday there seems to be a man standing about 3 feet in back of me. He's tall with short, dark hair. Absolutely no one I recognize. Last night I kept looking back. Nothing. But then as soon as I turned around, there he was again, right behind me.
He's still there now. Standing there and staring straight ahead. It's creepy, yes, but it's annoying. I'm flat broke today, so no where to go to distract my mind and damned gas is at 4$ per gallon. Anyway, he'll just follow me wherever I go.
Has anyone had an experience like this? If so, what did you do?
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I've never experienced this, but I am wondering what would happen if you used a mirror to look behind you when you sense his presence. Or maybe better yet, hold your phone up and take a video when he is there. That might help you rationalize that it is just a hallucination. I'd definitely call Dr. W back if this is still going on by Monday.
I'm sorry you are going through this. It must feel scary and you seem to be coping fairly well. I'm a bit glad you aren't on the go. Driving around might not be the best call if you feel like you have an unwanted passenger in the back seat. Don't forget to use your coping skills to distract yourself and keep posting if it helps. Much love to you Beth!
