Undiagnosed Am I Insane Or..

[OliviaMadison]

OK, so I have many problems.. Like.. A lot. Most of the mental ones started at the beginning of this summer, but I don't want to discuss the details of the event.. Still a sensitive subject. But anyway, I hear voices, and I'm scared of everything.. Even a simple poke in the arm sets me off. I can't stand being in a dimmed room with two or more people in it. Has to be bright, and barely anyone. School was terrible.. All the people in the hallway made me want to just breakdown and die. I just want to know what's wrong with me, and why I'm like this.. No one will believe me when I tell them that there's something wrong with me.. My mom just thinks I want attention.. But all I want is help.. And no one's giving to me. At all. Nothing.

I just want answers..

 

[Pinkcake]

I urge you to get to a mental health professional as soon as possible. If you are undiagnosed, I am sure you are untreated. If you do not have money, please understand that most hospitals have a mental health unit where you can be admitted (for a minimum of 72 hours) to get diagnosed and treated. You can also be referred to a mental health facility (state run) to continue treatment after ward.

I do hope you seek help because wanting to get better and not knowing where to turn is a devastating feeling. (((((HUGS)))))

 

[ms spock]

Welcome to the Forum OliviaMadison,

it is hard to feel so overwhelmed and needing of help but not getting it.

I feel pretty overwhelmed today and thus spent some quality time doubting my sanity. When you are in a lot of pain sometimes that is the way we mediate the pain.

I hope you have a T or psychriatrist so you can start to set up some coping strategies for yourself.

There are many insightful people on this forum who may be of assistance for you.

Good luck!

 

[OliviaMadison]

Pincake- I understand I should get help.. But I have no way to. If you would like to know why, you can message me or something..

 

[intothelight]

Hi Olivia,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum!:)

I know that getting health by a mental health professional has been mentioned previous, but if you are not able to the using the information on this forum may help you address some of the symptoms.

Don't give up trying to find a way though to get help, as having a diagnosis and a treatment plan will definitely help in the long run.

Take care.

Debbie

 

[Pinkcake]

Olivia- I apologize for seeming too pushy about the mental health professional. I understand that some don't have a way to get help. I do not want to pry into issues that you do not feel ready to reveal and I do not want you to think you have to explain yourself. I know how that is and how that sucks.

I will be happy to talk to you via PM if you feel like you need someone to talk to.

 

[Abstract]

Hi Olivia,

Sorry to hear you are in such a difficult place. I hope someone starts taking you seriously or that a school counsellor may become possible. Sorry that your circumstances deny you the option of help.

I wondered if the voices you hear are linked to experiences that you have had or of people you know or knew in the past? Or if you have dissociative symptoms.

I wish you healing.

 

[Bone Gryphon]

Speaking to your GP in depth will get them a chance to create a referral to see a psychiatrist. Often the nature with psychiatric illnesses is that it can be very subtle and the onset can be unexpected and what you experience will be terrifying and other people are not able to understand your situation. I suggest seeking help it is something you can do. The sooner you get help the better the outcomes are. Goodluck.

Remember society stigmatises people that suffer from mental illnesses, so i suggest that you only speak about it with people you trust. If you dont then other people's judgements may prevent you from seeking help. Life will improve once these issues are dealt with appropriately.

Good luck and best wishes.

 

[KP the nut]

Hi Olivia and welcome to the forum.

 

[Whitneys story]

Olivia, Welcome and I am so glad you have found the forum. The home page has some articles which are very beneficial for understanding.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum. :)

Have you tried school counselors? I am unsure of your story but maybe even a woman's shelter to get help? A GP would also be a place to start.

I am unsure of what else to say but you are NOT insane. Please understand that. But you do need some help and there is nothing wrong with that.

If you would like to talk let me know,

A

 

[Whitneys story]

Olivia, I have been thinking about your original post. This was my exact thought when I found the forum.

As no one on the outside can relate, it is easy to feel that way. I know I have found my safe place here. Between fanominal members and accurate information I know I am where I need to be!

I hope this helps and you are far from alone! Hugs if you accept them! Whitney