[Zloppy]

In the chat the other day somehow based on things I have said, someone mentioned maybe I have schizophrenia which would cover everything. Like I have major Paranoia, It keeps me from doing many things. Schizoid and major Anxiety. And I think OCD too. As well as Quiet Borderline as I read before. And I also have major Depression.

So my question is, which of those or what of that can be put as Schizophrenia? I know there is a difference of having one of those, or having it part of Schizophrenia. But which are classified as this?

Another thing is that I don't hear voices or anything like most people say they hear. And I don't see things that aren't there. But I do feel like I am not inside of me and sometimes as in 3rd person sort of (could be dissociative Disorder?), and I have feelings that I am not real and then all of a sudden after it's like I get a burst of reality hitting me saying I am real. And usually I have to constantly move my leg or something to keep blood flowing so I don't get light headed. Which I guess goes with Anxiety.

So what do you all think?

[tarabug922]

Zloppy,

It sounds like you have an awful lot going on. I'm sorry that anybody here would suggest a diagnosis, we are not professionals. The diagnosis you should have should come from your doctor alone. Having said that, there are many different forms of schizophrenia. There are distinctly two personality disorders that are called Schizoid Personality Disorder and Schizotypal Personality Disorder.

Schizoid P.D. Is characterized by persistently avoiding and removing yourself from social situations and demonstrating little in the way of emotion. These type of people genuinely prefer to be alone. (Comer -Abnormal Pychology pg. 467)

Schizotypal P.D. is characterized by displaying a range of interpersonal problems marked by extreme discomfort in close relationships, very odd patterns of thinking and perceiving and behavioral eccentricities. Anxiety around others is high and so this type of person seeks solitude and isolation.(Comer -Abnormal Pychology pg. 468)

As far as schizophrenia goes the DSM-IV TR says there are positive symptoms, negative symptoms and psychomotor symptoms. Positive symptoms include delusions, disorganized thikning and speech, heightened perceptions and hallucinations and inappropriate affect (emotion). Negative symptoms include poverty of speech, blunted and flat affect(emotion), loss of volition (apathy), and social withdrawal. The psychomotor symptoms includeawkward movements, repeated grimaces, odd gestures or catatonia (either moving in excitedly or not moving at all for long periods of time) (Comer - Abnormal Psychology pgs. 416-422)

To be diagnosed with schizophrenia or one of its subtypes you don't have to have all of the above symptoms. You have to have at least two of the following Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, or negative symptoms. (DSM Checklist)

You can see how complicated it is and why a doctor would need to diagnose you. You are right, some of your symptoms like the anxiety and paranoia may fall into a category that includes a schizophrenic personality disorder. My thoughts are you have an awful lot going on and a qualified mental health expert should be able to put you on the right track to getting better. I hope this helped in some way.

Love and Hugs,
Tara

[Zloppy]

Thanks, This helps

[Thecat]

Originally Posted by Zloppy

Thanks, This helps

When I first came on the website here I took a crazy test and it told me I had 11 things wrong with me. I think most of it is sz. I can't believe I have some many things that might be wrong.

Thecat

[Zloppy]

Yeah, That's how I was.

[FerretGuy5]

Originally Posted by tarabug922

Zloppy,

It sounds like you have an awful lot going on. I'm sorry that anybody here would suggest a diagnosis, we are not professionals. The diagnosis you should have should come from your doctor alone. Having said that, there are many different forms of schizophrenia. There are distinctly two personality disorders that are called Schizoid Personality Disorder and Schizotypal Personality Disorder.

Schizoid P.D. Is characterized by persistently avoiding and removing yourself from social situations and demonstrating little in the way of emotion. These type of people genuinely prefer to be alone. (Comer -Abnormal Pychology pg. 467)

Schizotypal P.D. is characterized by displaying a range of interpersonal problems marked by extreme discomfort in close relationships, very odd patterns of thinking and perceiving and behavioral eccentricities. Anxiety around others is high and so this type of person seeks solitude and isolation.(Comer -Abnormal Pychology pg. 468)

As far as schizophrenia goes the DSM-IV TR says there are positive symptoms, negative symptoms and psychomotor symptoms. Positive symptoms include delusions, disorganized thikning and speech, heightened perceptions and hallucinations and inappropriate affect (emotion). Negative symptoms include poverty of speech, blunted and flat affect(emotion), loss of volition (apathy), and social withdrawal. The psychomotor symptoms includeawkward movements, repeated grimaces, odd gestures or catatonia (either moving in excitedly or not moving at all for long periods of time) (Comer - Abnormal Psychology pgs. 416-422)

To be diagnosed with schizophrenia or one of its subtypes you don't have to have all of the above symptoms. You have to have at least two of the following Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, or negative symptoms. (DSM Checklist)

You can see how complicated it is and why a doctor would need to diagnose you. You are right, some of your symptoms like the anxiety and paranoia may fall into a category that includes a schizophrenic personality disorder. My thoughts are you have an awful lot going on and a qualified mental health expert should be able to put you on the right track to getting better. I hope this helped in some way.

Love and Hugs,
Tara

I was recently looking into negative schizophrenia as I detect I have some of those traits. My bet though is the depression, schizoid personality and PTSD are mimicking schizophrenia. The main aspect is neg that I have let housekeeping go as well as a degree of grooming. I think these quizzes tell a lot. I mainly am extreme one way or the other with no middle of the road. I actually had to break with the VA on care and then go back on my own terms. I let my therapist know what I wanted directly. The Wellbutrin. Prazosin. Miratazapine and Abilify combination is the first that noticeably has worked in 20 years. Wish there was more available therapy. I look forward to benefit here.