Me again

[SarahKaayy]

Hello again everyone.

So I feel better than I have been the past week. Untill rightnow. I just can't get the thought out of my head that I feel like I am developing schizophrenia. It's reallyfreaking me out. If any of you know anything about the illness can you please reach out to me because I need more reassurance that I am not developing it. I feel so trapped in my head. Im overthinking and making myself go crazy.

Thank you.

[Dprince23]

I worked in mental health, and had this same thought for many years. My counselor constantly told me, exactly what I'm telling you; "If you are worried about it, odds are it's not happening". ❤❤❤

[SarahKaayy in reply to Dprince23]

Thank you so much for your reply!! And those words are very comforting ❤

[Hidden]

You've answered your own question, thats exactly the problem "overthinking" and people suffering from anxiety issues are unfortunately great at overthinking everything, try and focus on something that will occupy your mind, even if you only manage to do this for a short period, it will give your over sensitized mind a much needed rest xxx

[SarahKaayy in reply to Hidden]

I just cant shut out these thoughts. They are driving me insane. And it doesn't help that I looked up early signs of schizophrenia and the fact that many people were saying that you could still develop it until you are about 50. It makes me think even more and I get so anxious.

[blackcat64013]

Hi,

You really must TRUST that you are just thinking about getting schizophrenia. Practically, it can't happen by imagining it.

I realize this is easier said than done. You might need to find an affirmation or saying that you can repeat to keep your brain cells busy with another task when drifting off into this bad place. You might decide to do 15 minutes of exercise or yoga or go for a walk. The options are endless, choose something that works for you.

If this thinking is recurring, you definitely should see a mental health professional to work through the problem

[SarahKaayy in reply to blackcat64013]

Thank you for your reply!! I have been wanting to get into meditation, maybe I should (:

[Bumble_Bea]

Me too. I just feel like breaking down and crying, but that never really helps... 😔