Last wk the doc diagnosed me as paranoid. I translate that to crazy. I have only told my mom %26 husband, which I think is a big mistake. What is other's find out? Does this mean I am crazy? He said I'd have to take meds forever? I don't want this label. I don't want the meds, but have noticed a change in everything when I take. Life isn't as bad or overwhelming. Not like things are great either, but manageable, whereas before too much.
I am unwilling to give in to the diagnosis. What should I do? Seek natural cures?
Everything so far makes me tired, all the time. I sleep 12hours of everyday, and I have kids, not good. I've tried 3 different meds already. I don't want to be a zombie or sleep my life away. How am I going to go to work like this? Any Advice/Suggestions
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If you have the diagnosis of being paranoid, there are only two reasons for the diagnosis...severe anxiety and paranoid schizophrenia. In either case, the meds are your best bet. Paranoia makes a person feel as if others are out to get them. If your diagnosis is paranoid schizophrenia, this is happening because there is damage occurring in the brain and it will worsen over time. For some people with this condition, the damage gets so severe that they will actually harm others because they think they're being harmed or going to be harmed, when nothing could be further from the truth.
The meds in turn help your brain to perceive reality more normally so you are better able to judge others' actions and realize that you're not going to be harmed.
Take the diagnosis the doctor gave you and look it up online. Read about it in books from a library.
I have a cousin who has the diagnosis and for years he didn't want to take the meds either because the made him groggy. Then, as the disease progressed and he felt more paranoid, he took a butcher knife to his wife who just barely escaped their apartment. He left hack marks in the brickwork outside their door. That helped him wake up to the realization that the meds really are a fact of life for him and he's been on them (and stable) ever since.
Give the meds some time. Usually your body has to adjust to them, and that can take a few weeks. Keep trying different meds and different dose levels until you find one that works for you. It's a lot better than striking out at someone you love when that's the last thing you'd do when you're feeling well or on the meds.
stop being retarted. The point of having a nuerological condition is that it is nuerological. Its in your head. YOu control yourself. not paranoia. Try this if you are paranoid and you have to kiss your kid goodnight in the same place every day, then kiss him in a different place and see what happens. Pyschic prediction = Nothing will happen.
if its psychological only you can be treated by a therapist, but if its part of some brain pathology you will need meds, paranoid is not being crazy
Some medicines will make you tired at first but your body will get used to them. And if they don't get better then tell your doctor. Being that tired all the time is not good. There are so many different meds out there, don't give up hope that there aren't any that will work for you without making you so tired.
Taking the medicine they give you is important - you will notice a better quality of life which will enable you to give your children a better quality of life!
You can always seek a second opinion about what the dr put you on and about your diagnosis. You don't have to go just on that one doctor's word alone.
There's nothing wrong with taking the meds forever - I'm on antidepressants and will be always, and let me tell you I would never ever want to be without them, it's so much better with them! :)
And don't worry about a label - it's not like you walk around with a big sign on you that announces your diagnosis. Tell only those you are closest to and the rest can mind their own business. :)
Turn his diagnoses to your own,if ya don't like paranoid try bi- polar.Or even anti-social.Keep taking your meds because you will get used to them. It usually takes about 2 weeks and those symptoms will go away.No one needs to know your dio except those closest to you.It's nobody at works business or anyone else for that matter.You do need a support staff-your wife father, best friend.It helps to be able to talk to those close to you.Wish you happiness in the near future.
You said your a mother. Have you had your thyroid checked? Before you accept a diagnosis of paranoia, please make sure that everything else is ruled out. You could have a thyroid disorder that could be causing you some paranoia. What exactly does the dr. mean by paranoid? Have you asked him that? Are you schizophrenic? Also remember, with the meds, you need to give them at least 6 weeks to hit their full potential. Good luck.
you're only as crazy as you let yourself be. i don't think you're crazy. everyones got problems. and you're trying to deal with yours so good for you. you should get on a better sleep pattern though. and yes with your meds also try natural remedies such as eating healthy, exercising, meditating, avoiding caffeine and getting enough rest (but not more than you need) and other things to reduce stress
take care
I have a brother who was diagnosed as paranoid/schizophrenic. The medication initially made him very sleepy. Through time though, his body adjusted and he seems quite "normal" now. He still takes his meds daily but, like I said before, he has adjusted and is quite well. Try to give it time and, hopefully, the support of your family and loved ones will get you through this troubling situation.
My heart goes out to you.
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