Disorganized, Paranoid, or Catatonic?!
Question: Disorganized, Paranoid, or Catatonic?
I've been hearing voices, I am very confused, as in thoughts do not process well, and are unorganized, I have been somewhat depressed, and have these abnormal paranoid thoughts.
I've done alot of research, but I can't tell which type I have. I'm going to see a psychiatrist next Wednesday, and hopefully I'll get some answers then, but could you please help me now?
BTW I'm 15 and these symptoms have been present for about 3-4 years.
Answers:
Not one single person on the internet can answer that. You absolutely must not try to diagnose yourself with schizophrenia or any other mental illness. Only a psychiatrist can make that diagnosis and they would tell you which type you have, if any.
Your symptoms do not necessarily mean you're suffering from schizophrenia. You certainly don;t mention symptoms of catatonia which is actually extremely rare.
Don't try to find a diagnosis on the internet. You're seeing a psychiatrist in just over a week. Relax and and just wait it out until your appointment. It will all become clearer in time.
I'm a qualified mental health practitioner