Racing thoughts

Any opinions are welcome

It's probably just good ol' anxiety.

Either:

-Go see a doctor for meds
-Learn to meditate

>>17381811
Schizophrenia is far more severe. You literally hear and see things not there. Its anxiety, you are just self conscious and nervous. Take up exercise and eat/sleep proper.

>>17381829 >>17381817

I heard that schizophrenia can be "triggered"
So, what's the difference between neurosis and beginning of the S?
I mean, I'm depressed already, I just need to know what it is I'm dealing with

>>17381870
The symptoms of schizophrenia are:

The presence of two or more of the following symptoms for at least 30 days:

Hallucinations.
Delusions.
Disorganized speech.
Disorganized or catatonic behavior.
Negative symptoms (emotional flatness, apathy, lack of speech)

If you have those symptoms, go see a doctor ASAP.

I'm not familiar with neurosis, but anxiety disorders and depression tend to go hand-in-hand

>>17381886
Thanks. Have you experienced something like that?

>>17381925
Schizophrenia? No, sorry.

A&D are old buddies of mine, though. Exercising, eating well, getting enough sleep and meditation/breathing exercises keeps it under control. I've been this way for 15-20 years now, so I don't think I'll ever be "cured", but I can live with it and hold a steady job.

Some days are god-awful, sure, but you gotta pick yourself up and keep going. It's not easy, but it's doable

>>17381811
It's just thoughts. They are not as important as you may think.

>>17381811
meditation is what you're looking for

you'll learn how to detach from your thoughts and shut them off in a way

>>17381811
This is may come off as "tumblr hugbox"-y, but I go through the same thing:

Remind yourself these are just thoughts and you're fine. For some reason your brain thinks it needs to do this bullshit and wear itself out, but keep telling yourself "I'm okay, this is unnecessary but w/e I'll be okay."
Regulate your breathing
Sit down if you can
Distract yourself with something lighthearted like a children's cartoon, too. Try not to watch anything remotely "edgy" or "dark". I'm not implying you're some weak-willed weenie but sometimes these things tend to freak me out more when I'm in that state so I'm throwing that in there in case you have a similar physical reaction like me