Posted by Katt on July 28, 2001, at 21:10:32
In reply to Re: Hallucinating, ..., posted by Willow on July 27, 2001, at 22:09:59
> > Hallucinations in schizophrenia and psychotic mood disorders are most often auditory, although they can be visual.
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> My father has had visual ones when his scizophrenia has flared. I think the important difference is if they are delusional, you believe what you see or hear is real. Many mood disorders have psychotic episodes not just schizophrenia. In my opinion a major difference is the thought processing, with schizophrenia it gets really warped, but it can do with bi-polar and others too perhaps.
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> Have you discussed it with your doctor?
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> WillowThis is the sad part. The first time I told my psychiatrist, he told me that he had them exterminated. I honestly felt like he did not believe me. The second time I told him, he sounded alarmed, but went back to joking about it. He says that he just doesnt want me worrying about it. Too late, I guess. He also said that if it happens again, some tests might be necessary.
It's kinda depressing. I don't care if it's something physical like a brain tumor or seizure or whatever. It wouldn't make a difference to me. I just don't want to feel like I am losing it and then have someone almost tease me about it. I do know that if it is a physical condition, I will most likely turn down treatment.
Katt
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