Stats.

_plastic · 14-03-2009, 04:16 PM

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About 3 out of every 100 people will experience a psychotic episode

Is that right?

I feel so fricking alone :|

Popple · 14-03-2009, 04:19 PM

You are not alone just look how many people on here who post about this all the time. Just because you can't see how many people there are doesn't mean that you are alone *cuddles*
xx

_plastic · 14-03-2009, 04:21 PM

Your certainly right Kat ,

I 'know' this..

But have i ever met someone having the same experience? Nope.

xx

Ranger Fairy · 14-03-2009, 04:22 PM

Your not alone hun, as Miss Pixie said and I'm one of them.
*Hugs*
xxx

Siouxsie · 14-03-2009, 05:06 PM

No you're not alone sweetheart *cuddles*
I have psychosis.
xxx

whirlpools · 14-03-2009, 05:10 PM

i think that's right. in fact, one in twenty people can have psychotic experiences as a result of stress/drugs/lack of sleep! that's a lot!

i know it feels lonely though xxx

Ami · 14-03-2009, 05:26 PM

yea i got told that, apparently its more common than diabetes??
I only know one other person in real life who has been diagnosed with some psychotic illness.

But coming on here makes me feel less alone. Take care xxx

I.Heart.And · 14-03-2009, 05:31 PM

I've suffered with and and am prone to psychosis too. I know it feels lonely at times but you aren't alone as such.

I'm a message away if you want to talk about anything.

Catherine x

_plastic · 14-03-2009, 06:16 PM

Thanks everybody for the kind words.

Thanks Cathrenie for your kindness *hugs*

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yea i got told that, apparently its more common than diabetes??

^ i read that in the same article Ami , how weird is that? xx

plastic rose · 14-03-2009, 06:53 PM

Maybe you have, but you just didn't know it.

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Originally Posted by _plastic

Your certainly right Kat ,

I 'know' this..

But have i ever met someone having the same experience? Nope.

xx

_plastic · 14-03-2009, 07:11 PM

I think ur right Sarah.

May be i had.

But everbody would tend to hide behind a big smile, depressing..

Steel Maiden · 14-03-2009, 11:25 PM

I only know people with psychosis on RYL and in hospital. I have schizophrenia. I know the stats but it shocks me. Perhaps it counts people who have had very minor psychotic episodes?

Katiee · 15-03-2009, 02:36 AM

As already said, loadsa people post about those type of things on here everyday. Maybe you could talk to someone if you're worried and you're not alone at all, as already said. Take care, sweetie. xo.

surprising mystery · 15-03-2009, 08:12 AM

I *think* the stats include people who have had milder psychotic symptoms.. in which case I would be included, since about 3 times in the past when I have been VERY distressed and depressed for long periods I start seeing coloured lights and movement and hear things like screaming and banging on walls. :/

Ami · 15-03-2009, 08:35 AM

maybe it counts drug withdrawl too? I think that after heavy use of amphetamines, weed, cocaine, acid etc can cause paranoia and some symtoms of psychosis??

Roby, yeh in hospital they give me a big info pack on psychosis with loads of articles in xx

bleeding black · 15-03-2009, 09:30 AM

Hey.

I know I felt so incredibly alone the first time i realised i was having a psychotic episode.
The first couple of times i was so caught up in it i didn't even realise my experiences were in fact psychosis.

I'm not sure about the specifics of the stats, as in whether they include any type of psychotic experiences (drug withdrawral/sleep deprivation etc), but remember that we are here, and we know what it is like and are more than happy to speak with you about it or just *know* with you.

Hope you are feeling less alone, ^Check out all of these posts!

Ashton

_plastic · 15-03-2009, 05:48 PM

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I *think* the stats include people who have had milder psychotic symptoms..

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I know the stats but it shocks me. Perhaps it counts people who have had very minor psychotic episodes?

*nods*

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Hope you are feeling less alone, ^Check out all of these posts!

Thanks Ashton xx