I'm finding life a scary place.

Question

I can't ever get into words how im feeling, so i normally draw how i feel. But lately things are becoming worse, i have seen the doctor who is putting an urgent referal to the mental health team at the hospital. But I am going to have to wait 3 weeks, which feels impossible. 24/7 i cant concentrate, there is always something there, either watching me or i feel like people are spying on me, hiding bushes ready to shoot me, so i have stopped going out. I have lost nearly everyone of my friends because i can't trust them, i feel they all hate me, and they are out to get me. I love music and tv but get scared to even turn it on, because i even now feel that its trying to hurt me, soemtimes im ok and im fine, then i will either turn angry and get aggressive, or get confused and not understand what is going on, almost like im dreaming. I often see horrible things, but i don't want to go into detail, im just stuck with what to do, im worried i will be put in hospital..does anyone know what things i could do to help myself? thanks.

Answer 1

How are we, members of Yahoo, going to be of any more help than a Mental Health team in a HOSPITAL?

People are just going to tell you to refer to them.

Answer 2

Find something to occupy your time.

I can't believe an "urgent referral" is 3 weeks.  There is nothing urgent about that.  I would demand something immediate.

Answer 3

you have servere paranoia or you  might possibly be bi-polar ,wait for a doctor to diagnose you

Answer 4

Life is a scary place.

Someone is murdered everyday.

At lease 1,000 children are reported missing everyday.

People have lost control of themselves.

But ultimately you just need to live your life, as if it were to end tomorrow.

You can't think hard about everything, when your still alive!

Live your life to the fullest, and don't worry about those things.

Answer 5

get a pet .

Answer 6

You should take some medication and you'll be fine.  Take it easy!  

Answer 7

I think you are a schizophrenic.  Only thing that can really help you is medication.  The medication will probably hose you, but all these horrible feelings you are experiencing will most likely go away.  Ever see the movie "A beautiful Mind"?  Great movie, you should watch it.  Seriously, you should.  And no, I am not out to get you.  Just making a honest recommendation regarding a movie I think you would enjoy.

Edit: Eric, I highly doubt he is bipolar.  I have been bipolar for roughly 15 years and I have NEVER experienced any of those things that he is going through.  Because I am bipolar, I have done alot of research on the disorder to better educate myself on what it is that I have.  Bipolars really don't act the way he is acting.  We are either manic, hypo manic, or depressed.  The symptoms of a manic episode really don't match up to well with what he is feeling.  So I believe it is something else.

Answer 8

First of all, I am not a person that will sit and make fun of your situation.  I am sure it is very difficult for you right now.  Personally, I think you should call your doctor back and tell him the same things you told us. Explain to him you can't wait 3 weeks to get into the hospital.  Going into the hospital will help you.  There are professionals that understand what you are feeling and will be there to help get you better.  Don't hesitate to ask for help from the doctors.  What you are dealing with needs to be addressed right away instead of waiting.  Your doctor needs to know this urgency you are feeling.  The sooner you get help, the sooner you will be feeling much better and on the road to a mental recovery.  Many people suffer from stuff like this, so you are not alone.  Please call your doc and be honest with him, he will only know how you truly feel if you, yourself, tells him.  You owe it to yourself to feel better.  Once you start feeling better, you will see that life in general will be easier and things will look brighter!  Good Luck!

Answer 9

You are doing the right thing by seeing a doctor. Help is on its way. All you have to do is try to hang on until your next appointment. If you can't, then go to the emergency room. If you have to be in the hospital, at least you can know its a safe secure environment where you can't be hurt and where there are trained professionals to help you feel better. Good luck to you, dear!  

Answer 10

I think you need an emergency appointment with your doctor and tell him/her you need an emergency appointment with a psychiatrist.

You will only be put into hospital

a) You volunteer

b) You are a danger to yourself or others

You don't say how old you are but try and confide in a trusted family member or friend, and see your doc asap!

Good luck!

Answer 11

Hang out with friends.

Answer 12

try anxiety pills.

Answer 13

can't your doc put you on medication before you get your mental care referral?  Call and ask.  If that doesn't work, call a mental health hot line, even a suicide prevention line or call the EMTs to get you taken to someplace safe for you. Obviously you can't wait 3 weeks- you need help NOW

Answer 14

schizaprenia my friend

Answer 15

You shouldn't worry about the hospital - it sounds like a good place for you to be. If you are feeling as though you cannot wait for 3wks then I suggest you notify your MD or go to the nearest ER for assistance. If tolerable then my suggestion is to hang with friends, and be around supportive people until you can get the additional help you need.  

Answer 16

I am very sorry you are going through such a horrible time right now in your life... Your right a couple answers were supportive...but the others you need to ignore b/c im sure you feel worse already without any help; I will never understand those people.  But anyway... Im not a dr but i have researched many things and have my own mental health issue. It sound like scitzophernia.

Really if you could avoid the hospital - do it .  My personal opinion...!  BUT you need to see a Dr. before 3 weeks... Go some where else - i know sucks to switch - but I had to as well - they were putting me off a month.  

You need to see a different psychiatrist b/c this 1 doesnt seem to be helping your situation and you cannot wait - or you may end up in the hospitall - not good!  Dont be afraid of a 2nd opinion ...

I hope I helped you some...

Best of luck to you.  You can email me if you wish. =)

Feel Good.

Brooklynn=)

Answer 17

If you live in an apartment and keep the shades on the windows drawn, lights turned down ,don't let anyone come and visit you and just sit there in the dark it will make you feel like you have been buried alive.

That my friend is a scary situation and place to be. In the movie 'kill bill 2' the bride was buried alive and fought her way out.  That is what you must do before those feelings and thoughts which are suffocating you  drive you to a scarier place of no return.

You must open the windows of your mind and let the sun bask your dark and cold thoughts by doing and thinking positive thoughts.

Your situation and frame of mind has caused you to distort reality and to imagine what is not there or true. Being afraid of ones shadow or of what one has imagined is pathetic and sad. Those things you imagine can't hurt you but allowing your self to be emotionally buried alive by them will.

Get out of your minds grave and back into the world of the living , if you can't do it your self seek help now before it's to late. Say no to Unhealthy thinking and dare to be your self.