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Do I have schizophrenia or I am scammed by psychiatrist? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by kionite231@lemmy.ca to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Hello,

I was feeling like I am mentally sick since 3-4 year. I often do unhinged things that doesn't make any sense. I constantly imagine things that's not the reality however I know it's not reality but I still smile thinking about those imaginary stuff and also I get depressed thinking the imaginary stuff. I don't hear any voice but I keep talking to people in my head. It's difficult for me to sympathize to other people. I can't even make any social connection because my brain will make some negative assumption toward that person who is actually a nice person.

I went to psychiatrist and he said I have schizophrenia and told that I need immediate treatment. he gave me 9 injections and medicines. I feel like I am scammed. I don't know I feel the same before and after the treatment. It also cost a lot of money around 1000$. I am so frustrated and don't know what to do.

any suggestions would be appreciated.

Edit: no, I didn't take the treatment from the first psychiatrist. I went to other psychiatrist and he came to the same conclusion. I was so scared atm that I didn't think much about it and went for the treatment.

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[–] rand_alpha19@moist.catsweat.com 21 points 5 months ago

Honestly, I am leaning toward the psychiatrist being correct. From your limited description of your symptoms, it does sound like either schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia. I am not a mental health professional at all, so you may want to get a third opinion from a psychiatrist or psychologist.

Treatment is expensive for any mental health condition, it really is unfortunate and unfair that there aren't more free/accessible supports. Sometimes it does feel like you're getting scammed (I have ADHD, most medications are very expensive and pharmacies sometimes treat you like a drug addict), but taking medicine can help a lot depending on the person.

Medication for schizophrenia has come a long way in the last 3 decades.