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KageFenikkusu

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I seem to think that something is wrong with me as I find it hard to talk with most people and I'm silent almost all the time, were everyone else sees random shapes I see weird evil faces (you could say it's like a devil) at night I see things moving were there is nothing and have dreams were most of the time something is trying to kill me in some way and if I'm going somewhere I fell like I'm being followed.
So what do you think? Is there something wrong with me? And if there is please tell me what it is.
Some advice might also be nice.
 

Cowabungaa

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Seeing faces is a normal human thing, we're programmed to recognise them afterall.

The rest does sound a little off, but it could all be nothing or have nothing to do with each other. But if you're really worried, contact a psychologist and talk about it. Can't hurt, and someone who's trained to investigate things like this might give you a more useful perspective than us.
 

BlueberryMUNCH

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I don't think anything else could be said on top of what Cow said...if it's a problem, you should try contact a specialist or something.

Hope everything's gonna be alright mate:].
 

KageFenikkusu

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I took the personality disorder test from this site and these were the results
Disorder   Rating
Paranoid: high
Schizoid: very high
Schizotypal: high
Antisocial: high
Borderline: low
Histrionic: low
Narcissistic: high
Avoidant: moderate
Dependent: low
Obsessive-compulsive: low
Only took like 5 minutes but they said not to put too much reliance in it
 

Cowabungaa

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Yeah I wouldn't trust free tests like that. I took a proper test course with my psychologists, and you're definitely not done with that in 5 minutes, and even they aren't infallible.

However, it might be a handy indicator, that is if you answered truthfully. If you really get such high scores, even on a crappy free test, it might at least be worth talking about with a pro. Again, it can't hurt to try.
 

Amarok

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You could just have a dark kooky imagination.
As others have said, if you really feel these things are causing problems for you and inhibiting your day to day life, go get yourself checked out by someone medically trained. You'll either be diagnosed with something and get to work on managing it or you'll get a clean bill of mental health and peace of mind to go with it. Win win.
 

Zantos

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If you're worried then you should go see someone. I was feeling all manner of nuts but a few sessions with a counsellor and being able to just talk about stuff did wonders.
 

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KageFenikkusu said:
I seem to think that something is wrong with me as I find it hard to talk with most people and I'm silent almost all the time, were everyone else sees random shapes I see weird evil faces (you could say it's like a devil) at night I see things moving were there is nothing and have dreams were most of the time something is trying to kill me in some way and if I'm going somewhere I fell like I'm being followed.
So what do you think? Is there something wrong with me? And if there is please tell me what it is.
Some advice might also be nice.
If you're able to make a coherent post like that on an Internet forum showing self-reflexivity like that, then I think you're basically not too insane. You probably just have an active imagination so stay off the caffeine and energy drinks but apart from that I wouldn't worry too much. If you can function okay in normal society what does it matter? You could see a doctor to get piece of mind, but be wary of "overdiagnosis".
 

Erana

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Are you nutrient or sleep deprived? Those can seriously mess with your head.
 

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KageFenikkusu said:
I seem to think that something is wrong with me as I find it hard to talk with most people and I'm silent almost all the time, were everyone else sees random shapes I see weird evil faces (you could say it's like a devil) at night I see things moving were there is nothing and have dreams were most of the time something is trying to kill me in some way and if I'm going somewhere I fell like I'm being followed.
So what do you think? Is there something wrong with me? And if there is please tell me what it is.
Some advice might also be nice.
I can tell you right off that if you have the competency to recognize that these things are a bit off, then theres probably no major malfunction, but better safe the sorry, just get yourself checked out at a clinic mate.
 

KageFenikkusu

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Erana said:
Are you nutrient or sleep deprived? Those can seriously mess with your head.
you could say that most of my days I have a coffee in the morning have something to eat at around 2pm and then don't eat until like 8-9pm and then end up staying up until like 3-4am
 

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KageFenikkusu said:
I seem to think that something is wrong with me as I find it hard to talk with most people and I'm silent almost all the time, were everyone else sees random shapes I see weird evil faces (you could say it's like a devil) at night I see things moving were there is nothing and have dreams were most of the time something is trying to kill me in some way and if I'm going somewhere I fell like I'm being followed.
So what do you think? Is there something wrong with me? And if there is please tell me what it is.
Struggling to be open and vocal around people doesn't necessarily mean something's wrong with you. Being shy and uncomfortable in social situations, or around people you're unfamiliar with doesn't automatically mean you should worry, many people struggle with this. This is something you can work on improving, you just need to decide that you're going to do that. As for the shapes, although you may see them, it's possible that at this point you're focusing on it which is only making you notice these sorts of things more. The more you tell yourself you're seeing these things, the more likely it is you'll see 'em. Lastly, these sorts of things could be a result of an active imagination, and/or the amount of sleep you get/how much you eat daily, both of which can be corrected with a little determination.


KageFenikkusu said:
I took the personality disorder test from this site and these were the results:
These results don't mean anything, it's an incredibly simplified test. The more you focus on it the more you may convince yourself that you've actually got something to worry about, when in fact it's not likely, at all. If what you listed above worries you, that alone should be reason enough to talk to someone. As already mentioned, for peace of mind more than anything. Plus, it can't do any harm, there are no negatives, so why not?

KageFenikkusu said:
you could say that most of my days I have a coffee in the morning have something to eat at around 2pm and then don't eat until like 8-9pm and then end up staying up until like 3-4am
I would suggest getting into the habit of eating a minimum of three meals a day, but preferably four or five smaller portioned meals. Breakfast is as important as everyone claims it to be. The sooner you eat after waking up the sooner your metabolism will get going again (it slows down while you're sleeping). Also, assuming your morning is between 7am and 9am, I'd suggest snacking between your breakfast and 2pm meal. Lastly, the fact that you're not eating much from dinner to the time you go to bed means you're that much more hungry when you wake up. What worsens that is the fact that you only drink coffee in the morning. All of this isn't good for anyone.

You're concerned about the things you've listed in the OP, so why not talk to a doctor? Either you'll be reassured there's nothing to worry about (while getting some good day-to-day advice) or certain things will be pointed out to you, and you'll be able to work towards correcting whatever comes up.
 

SilentCom

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I'm no psychiatrist but you sound a little paranoid. You might want to talk to an expert.

As far as the silent part, it is normal for many people, even me- hence the name. If you're worried about not being social and want to be more social, just try to talk to people you think you can relate to. If you're still uncomfortable about it, try watching how other people talk to get an idea of how conversations go. I'm not much for small talk but I can talk when I feel there is something to talk about.

Overall, if you're seriously worried about seeing things, try talking to an expert. If this isn't a chronic thing, then maybe you're tired or having some kind of mental stress and should consider relaxing a little and trying to think about different things.
 

taciturnCandid

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I would suggest talking to a therepist or maybe even your doctor. I hid hallucinations and it caused me a whole lot of trouble later on. A mental check up by a professional wouldn't hurt. It might reveal that there is nothing wrong!