Does anyone else get this?

Kittycat2015 · Oct 29, 2015, 07:17 PM

For a long time now, I believe that I am the only human on this earth-everyone else are robots pretending to be real people (even my family) and everyone knows who I am. Basically the world around me isn't real. I also believe people can read my thoughts, they can hear what I'm thinking, especially if I get too close to them, but my meds have lessened this thought to a degree. I still can't get my head around people being robots. And really weird things happen to me, like if I'm thinking of something I'll then hear someone mentioning exactly what I was thinking! Or for example if I'm thinking of a song (it can be any random song, even one that's not in the charts), and then I'll hear that song playing! And I've been treated really unfairly for most of my life, and it's always like why me? I've figured out the whole world most be out to get me and it's everyone's mission to target just me. They're just a couple of many examples. It's a horrible way to exist, I feel I can't love anyone fully-not even my friends and family-because I don't believe they are real people. And when people try to reassure me that people are real, I believe that they're lying to me! I've tried different anti-psychotics, I'm currently on Latuda. Is what I think true? If it's not, what can I do to stop myself thinking this way?? And why do weird and unfair things happen to me?? Has anyone else ever felt this way? Replies much appreciated, thanks!

doyoutrustme · Oct 29, 2015, 07:23 PM

I'm not schizophrenic or anything like that, but I can relate. I at times believe that the world may be a video game, and even I'm just an avatar. Like nothing is real and everything and everyone is just graphics.

I don't have an answer for you. my belief isn't strong enough to cause me distress.

I think meds and therapy and patience. Nothing changes over night.

Kittycat2015 · Oct 29, 2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by doyoutrustme

I'm not schizophrenic or anything like that, but I can relate. I at times believe that the world may be a video game, and even I'm just an avatar. Like nothing is real and everything and everyone is just graphics.

I don't have an answer for you. my belief isn't strong enough to cause me distress.

I think meds and therapy and patience. Nothing changes over night.

Hey, do you know what kind of therapy would help?

doyoutrustme · Oct 30, 2015, 07:26 AM

I like using my psychiatrist for therapy. He happens to be very good at it (some are just pill pushers), and is primarily psychodynamic. But, what I like about him is that he is well versed in all types of therapy and can take a little bit from everything based on our encounters.

Fuzzybear · Oct 30, 2015, 03:39 PM

I wish you luck with therapy in the UK

(I don't experience this but I think psychodynamic therapy may help?)

Kittycat2015 · Oct 30, 2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by doyoutrustme

I like using my psychiatrist for therapy. He happens to be very good at it (some are just pill pushers), and is primarily psychodynamic. But, what I like about him is that he is well versed in all types of therapy and can take a little bit from everything based on our encounters.

I see a therapist but she always takes up whole sessions doing paperwork with me, and she is on annual leave a lot of weeks. In the little time we do talk she uses something called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I've never heard of it, is it even the right therapy for my condition?

Kittycat2015 · Oct 30, 2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

I wish you luck with therapy in the UK

(I don't experience this but I think psychodynamic therapy may help?)

I see a therapist but she always takes up whole sessions doing paperwork with me, and she is on annual leave a lot of weeks. In the little time we do talk she uses something called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I've never heard of it, is it even the right therapy for my condition?

Fuzzybear · Oct 30, 2015, 04:16 PM

Hey

. I haven't heard of this sort of therapy, and it doesn't sound like your therapist is being very helpful or respectful being so unavailable. if you don't feel like you're getting anywhere with the therapy would it be possible to ask your GP or Psychiatrist to refer you to another therapist?

PS I just looked it up and it does sound like it could be helpful, if your therapist is a good clinician.

roboanxia · Oct 30, 2015, 04:45 PM

I always did feel more like a robot than a human.

Serzen · Oct 30, 2015, 04:52 PM

You will get better. You recognize what's wrong and are willing to get help.

Hugs.

Kittycat2015 · Oct 31, 2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

Hey

. I haven't heard of this sort of therapy, and it doesn't sound like your therapist is being very helpful or respectful being so unavailable. if you don't feel like you're getting anywhere with the therapy would it be possible to ask your GP or Psychiatrist to refer you to another therapist?

PS I just looked it up and it does sound like it could be helpful, if your therapist is a good clinician.

Well I'm in a mental health rehab unit at the moment so I'm pretty much stuck with my therapist.

doyoutrustme · Oct 31, 2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kittycat2015

I see a therapist but she always takes up whole sessions doing paperwork with me, and she is on annual leave a lot of weeks. In the little time we do talk she uses something called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I've never heard of it, is it even the right therapy for my condition?

What are your therapist's credentials? I personally wouldn't use a therapist who doesn't have an appropriate phD.

They shouldn't be wasting your time with paperwork and psychobabble. They should BE there for you while nudging you in the right direction.

Mr.Arch-Vile · Oct 31, 2015, 10:01 PM

For light therapy I recommend reading science fiction just to have a vent for these ideas.

place to start is with Philip K ****
Do androids dream.

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junkDNA · Nov 01, 2015, 10:19 AM

reminds me of an article my T printed out for me about the influx of these kind of delusions dubbed 'truman show delusions'. i have felt and experienced similar things

Kittycat2015 · Nov 01, 2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by doyoutrustme

What are your therapist's credentials? I personally wouldn't use a therapist who doesn't have an appropriate phD.

They shouldn't be wasting your time with paperwork and psychobabble. They should BE there for you while nudging you in the right direction.

Not sure what her credentials are. And exactly!

Jupi · Nov 01, 2015, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kittycat2015

For a long time now, I believe that I am the only human on this earth-everyone else are robots pretending to be real people (even my family) and everyone knows who I am. Basically the world around me isn't real. I also believe people can read my thoughts, they can hear what I'm thinking, especially if I get too close to them, but my meds have lessened this thought to a degree. I still can't get my head around people being robots. And really weird things happen to me, like if I'm thinking of something I'll then hear someone mentioning exactly what I was thinking! Or for example if I'm thinking of a song (it can be any random song, even one that's not in the charts), and then I'll hear that song playing! And I've been treated really unfairly for most of my life, and it's always like why me? I've figured out the whole world most be out to get me and it's everyone's mission to target just me. They're just a couple of many examples. It's a horrible way to exist, I feel I can't love anyone fully-not even my friends and family-because I don't believe they are real people. And when people try to reassure me that people are real, I believe that they're lying to me! I've tried different anti-psychotics, I'm currently on Latuda. Is what I think true? If it's not, what can I do to stop myself thinking this way?? And why do weird and unfair things happen to me?? Has anyone else ever felt this way? Replies much appreciated, thanks!

Prepare yourself because your future will be rocky.

Kittycat2015 · Nov 02, 2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jupi

Prepare yourself because your future will be rocky.

What do you mean?

Kittycat2015 · Nov 08, 2015, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

Hey

. I haven't heard of this sort of therapy, and it doesn't sound like your therapist is being very helpful or respectful being so unavailable. if you don't feel like you're getting anywhere with the therapy would it be possible to ask your GP or Psychiatrist to refer you to another therapist?

PS I just looked it up and it does sound like it could be helpful, if your therapist is a good clinician.

The thing is I'm in a mental health rehab unit so I'm pretty much stuck with my psychologist.

alieninshadows · Nov 08, 2015, 06:37 PM

I've had similar thoughts occasionally. But I know it can't be true. It's more of a 'what if' ponder.

NoId · 09:48 AM

"And really weird things happen to me, like if I'm thinking of something I'll then hear someone mentioning exactly what I was thinking! Or for example if I'm thinking of a song (it can be any random song, even one that's not in the charts), and then I'll hear that song playing!"

That's a good thing. It means you are in tune with the world around you. You should go with it.

People may be different than you are. But they are not really robots. Robots can't hurt you anyways. And they have the right to try to be real people. (not to reinforce the robot thing or anything)

You shouldn't worry about it. You should forget about it. But also remember that people are not perfect by any means -- your expectations should not be lofty. They often have very different interests than you have.

You should find people who have a similar interest as you do. These people may also not be as human as you would like them to be but at least you will not find yourself in conflict.

You know, as you mature from child to adult your interests change. But not all at once or necessarily so completely that you become a robot. So you may be reminiscent of childhood and still wish to retain this aspect of your personality. Engaging others who display adult-like behavior does not destroy your other interests. As you do mature, the adult behavior does replace the behavior of your youth. It does not mean that your youth has been destroyed. It is only an addition to your personality.