Am I delusional as well? - Mental Health Message Board

Junior77 · 08-13-2007, 08:25 PM

I'm diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and OCD. I'm wondering, if I'm delusional as well? I can't tell the difference what's going on with me between paranoia and delusional thoughts. I keep thinking that I or someone close to me is going to turn into somebody. I've been suffering from this for about a year now. I have not gotten over it and am still suffering. I can't watch tv because anybody I see I think I'm going to turn into them. It's scary, I believe 100% sure it's gonna happen even though when I look in the mirror I still see me. I can't watch fighting or horror because when I do I get thoughts that that will happen to me someday, and I believe those thoughts. I just don't want to believe them but my brain makes me think they're true. Is this delusional or paranoia? What should I say to my doctor? Thanks.

jendg28 · 08-14-2007, 02:04 PM

I have delusions when I get really manic. I have Bipolar Disorder. My pdoc told me that delusions are when you actually believe whatever you are thinking about is going to happen. When it's not a delusion, you really know it's not going to happen, but you can't stop thinking about it. I hope that helps. I would go to your doctor. There are medicines that can help with that.