I think I'm crazy. Seriously. Help?

Question

Okay, so I'm not depressed, I'm not unhappy, I'm pretty much perfectly fine as far as that goes. I fear I'm losing my sanity. You see, I have no problems, but I want to hurt myself. I enjoy hurting myself. I hear voices and I talk to "imaginary" people. Sometimes I feel like I might hurt others. I've got anger issues but nothing serious. I feel out of touch with everyone; as if I'm the only person who I'll ever need to talk to, which doesn't make much sense. I dislike people in general, but I'm definitely not a violent person. Sometimes I lash out, but I never strike anyone. I feel this brink in sanity may be related to a severe traumatic experience I had a couple of years ago. No matter what I do, I can't forget the memory, and I really need to. I'm desperately worried about my sanity. So please, only serious answers. Any and all help will be much appreciated.

Answer 1

The symptoms you list along with the history you provide suggest paranoid schizophrenia.  This condition cannot be cured, but can be treated with medication and oftentimes will go away altogether.  Psychiatric help and medication are your best bet.  I would start by seeing a psychiatrist as soon as possible.  My best advice is to stay strong and trust people who want to help you.

Answer 2

Some of the problems you do have are,

You want to hurt yourself.  You enjoy hurting yourself.

You are hearing voices. Sometimes you feel like hurting others.

You are feeling angry. You are feeling out of touch with everyone.

You dislike people in general.  You lash out.  You had a severe traumatic experience that you cannot get over.  

Any one of these problems in itself is stresful.  You have more than your share of problems.  Therapy can help you begin to chip away at these and in time help you feel better.  Please take care of yourself.

You have a lot on your mind.  Reach out for help.  Best Wishes.