Really feel like i am losing my mind, need your advices.

[chuck23]

Hi, my name is Chuck, i am a 21 y/o student and i really need your advices on my situation. I have not been feeling like myself for 3 years now. I had some good days and some bad, but now i am at my all time worst. In fact, since Christmas i feel like my social skills and general well being went downhill. I feel awkward, like i am stuck in a bubble where i am unable to have quick responses or develop on a subject during a conversation. It scares me so much because i used to be really good socially and now i struggle to have a simple conversation. I stopped going out at the bar because i don't want to meet people and engage in small talk. I don't drink alcool anymore because i feel like it gets me even more in that bubble. Just before Christmas, i was at the bar every week talking to everyone and having a good time. Now, even with close friends and family i feel awkward and it makes me feel like i am going crazy. In fact, i saw somewhere that it was a symptom of schizophrenia and developing this illness is my worst fear. I feel so disconnected from myself and the world around. I never had positive symptoms (hallucination, clear delusion, etc.) but i feel like it might come soon.

Thank you for reading.

Chuck

[JAYnLA]

Anxiety can make us feel all the ways you describe, Chuck. If you have the ability to consult a professional so that you can ease your fears, please do. We are here for you as well.

[Calm_mama]

Hi chuck,

Sounds like textbook anxiety, actually! I second JAYnLA's recommendation- Have you seen your doc for this? Have you been in therapy?

You are not alone. I think most of the folks here can relate to precisely what you describe. And people recover from this. all the time.

[lillyofthevalley37]

One of the best things you can do for schizophrenia is take fish oil capsules they convert into serotonin in the brain , schizophrenia is due to not being able to deal with dopamine

It may not be schizophrenia but if it is it can be managed well with the right drugs