Thanks for all the replies :)
I've actually been discharged back to GP care (though I think a referral's been put in for yet more CBT), as apparently I'm not at risk so don't need full-on psychiatric intervention right now. Or something. But I guess it'll be easier to access that support if I need it future with a schizophrenia diagnosis?
Beckie, I think you're right about the stigma, I feel almost like I'm telling people I have cancer or something from some reactions! I'm also trying to work out who I do and don't need to tell - so far I've only told my family and my support network at uni. I'm a little bit concerned I might lose friends if I tell the wrong person.
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