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Sep 11, 2017, 02:55 PM
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Tonight I had a bit of a episode.
I had to buy a book in downtown Cairo, so I took a car directly there, bought the book, and hailed a cab back. The cab driver turned out to be a newbie to Cairo and had no clue where he was going. We drove around for ages until I finally found a familiar spot and got out. I walked towards home and finally found the street. But for some reason, everything was different. There was a huge building that I never saw before. The street was longer than it should have been. The sprawling cafe sprawled more than usual. I was terrified. If I wasn't home (like my Google maps was telling me), then where was I? I stopped a guy and asked for directions, but mainly he was unhelpful (but impressed by my Arabic, go figure). I walked toward a familiar landmark and confirmed that I was indeed on the right street. But I was still terrified by how distorted everything around me was. Plus there were lots of dogs and I was worried one bit me but I didn't notice. I finally found my building and got home. Does this sound like psychosis? I mean the distortions and feeling totally outside of myself. I'm really scared that I'll go crazy again.
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#2
Sep 11, 2017, 04:06 PM
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Yes, it sounds like psychosis. Contact your psychiatrist as soon as you can.
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Sep 11, 2017, 04:10 PM
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Yes, this sounds like other times when you've described going into a psychotic state.
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Sep 11, 2017, 04:25 PM
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I agree with our friends here.
Please contact your new pdoc.  WC
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Sep 11, 2017, 05:13 PM
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Yes, I agree as well. Please contact your pdoc as soon as you can.
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Sep 12, 2017, 04:51 AM
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Crap. I was hoping to avoid this. I need to get more sleep. Thanks for the feedback.
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Sep 12, 2017, 06:56 AM
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So I assume you weren't actually in Cairo?
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Sep 12, 2017, 07:13 AM
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Oh no, she's in Cairo alright.
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Sep 12, 2017, 09:20 AM
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I'm in Cairo. Alhamdulillah I've found a great pdoc here. I'll tell her my story when I see her next Sunday.
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Sep 12, 2017, 04:33 PM
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Franz, how are you doing now? Any more strange experiences?
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Sep 12, 2017, 11:46 PM
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I have had this experience too. How are you now?
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Sep 13, 2017, 08:02 AM
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No more weird experiences yet, except that I sometimes hear cats meowing in my room (no cats in here!). I've gotten a bit more sleep so I think that's helping.
Well... I guess that's not totally correct. This morning I forgot what time I go to school and ended up taking a cab rushing downtown when I totally didn't need to. Can being psychotic cause you to forget simple everyday routines? At least cabs are cheap as dirt in Cairo so I spent like 50 cents.
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Sep 13, 2017, 08:15 AM
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Are the cats loud? One time, after major surgery, I was staying at the hospital and heard cats meowing and fighting all night long. There were no cats.
I suppose psychosis could cause us to forget our daily routine. I can do this without psychosis though. I am so glad you are in Cairo and enjoying participating in the program there. It was very wise of you to find a good pdoc there. It's always good to hear from you. Take care! WC
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Sep 13, 2017, 08:20 AM
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Loud enough for me to briefly think I'm back home with my kitties. Thanks for the good wishes! I am enjoying myself so far as much as I can with my limitations.
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