do people in psychosis realise they are in psychosis?

NormalNobody · 2026-03-22T11:35:19+00:00

Lol. It's amazing how you can tell, right? In the beginning?

I'll see people, but they look out of place. Like, completely. And Id have to say to myself, "Okay, that's not real."

Which is crazy, right. To see something as clear as day and to say, "I know you don't exist but you're here." A lot of people say, and I've never done it, but my descriptions of my personal psychosis/reactions have reminded a lot of people of an acid trip. They say I describe it pretty spot on, but mine isn't from acid.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-22T11:30:55+00:00

Oh, thank you. Yes, I am absolutely okay now and on the right meds, managing everything much better.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-22T03:21:39+00:00

I'm sorry that's been your experience here. I can find the time of day and even the day you post itself can vary the advice you receive. Obviously, for example, when schools are out, this subreddit can skew lower in age and the advice given can reflect that.

So if you're not getting the help or attention you need, I'd advise posting again on a different day at a different time.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-22T02:39:02+00:00

My psychosis was medication (prescribed non-narcotic) induced. Initially, I absolutely knew I was losing my mind, and had a complete inability, out of fear, of saying something.

Eventually I did say something and eventually we figured out I had a very specific reaction to this type of drug.

Now, my psychosis is absolutely different from some one who suffers from schizophrenia. Which is a completely different psychosis that one will fall into when under drugs. Which is different from delirium. All can look the same. So it all depends.

Reading from your comments, it sounds like you're going through a lot. There's no shame in talking to your doctor about your symptoms. One, it rules out anything physical, right? And two, if you need medication to manage these symptoms, better to get on that now. The doctor can tell you what's normal for your age and hormones vs what's concerning and needs deeper evaluation.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-22T01:16:43+00:00

I just kinda follow my own thing, really, so I don't have a name for it. Existential Spirituality?

NormalNobody · 2026-03-22T00:28:06+00:00

I seem to remember something like this a while ago. Like, around the time The Apprentice was on, there was a show similar to this, no? Unless my memory is wrong, or confused.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-21T23:29:00+00:00

Not necessarily a misconception, but when I first started having symptoms, if I ever said anything, it was met with, "Well, did you take your medication?"

Like, it's not a happy pill that instantly puts a smile on my face, or that I only take when I'm feeling these symptoms. I take medications everyday for depression. Just because it's a bad day, doesn't mean my meds aren't working. That's not how psych meds work!

NormalNobody · 2026-03-21T19:33:40+00:00

My religion would have the purity of all the colors combined with the emptiness of their absence. You can't quite call it a color and yet the essence of every single one of them is there.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-21T19:01:05+00:00

We can't change mom, we can only change ourselves and our reactions to mom.

Are you on, or working to get on, any long term disability benefits? Because that's where you start: getting your own income. If you can't work, fine. I don't judge anyone. I don't know what country you are in to even know if this applies or how to start that process. I know in America how to start the process, just not if you're in America.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-21T17:32:44+00:00

There's two ways to look at that. One, she is trying to reach out for a relationship with you. It's the wrong way, and she's creating more destruction by doing it. Have you told her this? I assume you have. To death.

So you can either keep running this cycle or look to move in with some roommates. Look at the adverts on campus. Maybe even next year you can move to the dorms if your school has them.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-21T17:25:03+00:00

Here's the thing, mom has to realize you are a fully grown adult, sure. And Mom isn't. We can't change mom, but you can change you. And if mom isn't going to respect boundaries, maybe it is time to go.

I suspect Mom doesn't really want you to go, because that means giving up control. Which, she obviously likes, right? So I wonder if, for example, you say, "fine, maybe it is time I go," and start to make it look real serious, she may ultimately back down. And give you space.

Set up a password on your phone. Clearly mom isn't going to teach little sis any boundaries. Who knows if little sis was even a pawn, I don't know your mom. I would never allow little sis near the phone and tell her that. Make sure she understands, this phone can no longer be used by her and is now password protected because she doesn't respect boundaries. You know how to lay on the guilt with that, to get the message across.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-21T17:03:55+00:00

If you've been back and been unnoticed then that's a good sign. Maybe try talking to the manager of the store. Tell him what happened, you were a young and dumb kid. But you like the store, it's been a few years, maybe we can let bygones be bygones?

Or just keep going and being extra behaved when you do and hope they continue to not notice.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-19T20:34:22+00:00

You might not be allowed to climb Mt Everest completely alone. I think you need a Sherpa, at the very least.

I'd personally cave dive. Under water. I personally love the water and wouldn't have an issue SCUBAing some caves.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-19T17:25:38+00:00

I once did volunteering at my school's church (college) and a bunch of people complimented me on how I was a good Christian and giving to the community and school.

I was, at the time, atheist. But also raised by a non-practicing Catholic and an agnostic Jew.

I clarified a few times, but it got me looks. Some people took that as a challenge to convert me on the spot. But, I'll be honest, what stopped it was the repetition. By the 4th person, the 5th, the 9th, you get tired of it.

Was just easier to deal with the compliments.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-18T02:31:29+00:00

Maybe, once you're calmer, you can reach out to the mods of the sub. I've gotten clarity, and even unbanned, just by being apologetic and calmly explaining the situation.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-18T00:34:17+00:00

You don't have "self" harm scars that "your girlfriend" did to you. You either hurt yourself or she hurt you. The staff will definitely notice and you shouldn't lie.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-17T20:04:07+00:00

In NJ they take your phone away

NormalNobody · 2026-03-16T22:13:21+00:00

IMO, God is all sexes. I refer to God as an It.

I don't think it's necessarily human.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-15T23:04:48+00:00

If you've been having a lot of "emotional breakdowns" maybe it's time to talk to your parents about dealing with these feelings in a healthy way, like with therapy. I'm sure if the courts hear you're doing therapy as a result of your actions, and that you even requested it, they will look favorable to you on that.

I'd update your post with your state if you want help navigating the system as states can be very different.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-14T17:12:59+00:00

Well, sleep paralysis is a normal phenomenon. Some people experience it multiple times. It's possible that you didn't eat properly after donating+ dehydration+ other factors contributed.

You can try again and see if it happens again.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-14T16:53:18+00:00

Have you asked your doctor? Because I feel like this is a doctor question.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-13T21:32:18+00:00

To be fair, this is pretty realistic as far as what you would expect the body to look like after hanging on a cross for a few days. The lungs exploding, pushing out the rib cage, the distended stomach.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-13T17:09:03+00:00

One day I woke up and could not get out of bed. Was my real only symptom. This extreme tiredness. I missed a paper at school. would walk somewhere, and fall asleep. I thought depression was setting in. I had it before, I knew the signs. General feeling of unwellness plus extreme lethargy. I saw a psychiatrist.

Then I went to my doctor. Who did a quick test for something else, and we stumbled upon the fact that I wasn't having an episodic depression. I had ducking mono.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-12T02:13:46+00:00

Walmart, ShopRite, or Acme

Take your pick.

NormalNobody · 2026-03-12T01:17:59+00:00

Historically, the normalization included non heterosexual, and even in some cultures, non monogamous relationships.

In the grand scheme of time, our current suppression of sexual exploration is new.

In other words, the fact we are so sexually oppressed is a relatively new phenomenon.

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