Posts by Arthur Jackson8

Arthur Jackson8 said:Thanks, you cleared things up for me. This person isn't actually seeing a psychiatrist, but they did have suicidal tendencies back when they were younger. I can't say how they interact with others, but generally, they're communicative and polite. However, over the last few years, something has shifted so drastically in how they treat me that I just can't find any logical explanation for it. That's why I started wondering if this was something deeper. It feels like they are specifically sensitive toward me, though I have no clue what pattern triggers it... I just don't know how to act anymore. I try to ignore it, but if I run into them, I honestly don't know what to expect—will they give me a friendly nod, or will they start screaming at me? At first, I just thought it was classic manipulation, but now I'm genuinely worried...

How should I handle myself when I run into someone like this, especially if they aren't in a friendly mood and are looking for a fight instead?

David Vaughn75 said:But hey, look, that person isn't having an easy time either, and they didn't choose to get sick.

But honestly? It's not easy on everyone else who has to deal with the fallout, especially if the person itself doesn't even realize something is wrong...

David Vaughn75 said:Alright, so I just finished catching up on the rest of these threads.
Look, I’m no shrink, but honestly? This is sounding a lot like schizoaffective disorder to me.
And let's be real—smoking marijuana definitely plays a massive role in pushing someone toward psychotic breaks.

Is this someone in your family? Because if it is, what are you even waiting for?! You seriously need to report this to someone immediately.

Nah, they aren't family. Just an old friend I don't really talk to anymore... which is why his reaction is so bizarre. It’s like he's trying to make me the villain when he's actually the one popping out of nowhere to harass me. He's probably even convinced his own family of his side of things, so I've got nobody to turn to. Honestly, I'm just fed up with him dragging my name through the mud and pinning stuff on me that I had absolutely nothing to do with.

David Vaughn75 said:Yeah, totally.
But look, it doesn't necessarily have to be Schizophrenia. It could just be an acute psychotic episode that passes, or some other kind of delusional disorder.

The thing is, if this stuff doesn't clear up on its own after a few weeks, you're looking at something serious. When it comes to Schizophrenia, getting ahead of it is everything—early detection and getting on medication right away is key, because otherwise, things just spiral and get way worse.

I’m not sure if everyone caught what I was getting at, but I broke down the specifics in my previous post. What I’m looking at is a recurring pattern of behavior that pops up every once in a while. Look, I realize marijuana use can play a role in the mix, but from what I understand, it isn't a direct trigger for aggression.

Nicole Barrett76 said:Yes, unfortunately, the focus can absolutely be centered on a specific person. In such an instance, if a psychiatrist suspects a patient might become aggressive toward that individual, they are legally obligated to report those concerns to the police.

The fact that there is no temporal distance, nor any objective reality regarding the delusion of being followed, is precisely why we call this paranoia. It stems from the Greek roots *para noia*, which essentially translates to being "beside reason."

Thanks, you cleared things up for me. This person isn't actually seeing a psychiatrist, but they did have suicidal tendencies back when they were younger. I can't say how they interact with others, but generally, they're communicative and polite. However, over the last few years, something has shifted so drastically in how they treat me that I just can't find any logical explanation for it. That's why I started wondering if this was something deeper. It feels like they are specifically sensitive toward me, though I have no clue what pattern triggers it... I just don't know how to act anymore. I try to ignore it, but if I run into them, I honestly don't know what to expect—will they give me a friendly nod, or will they start screaming at me? At first, I just thought it was classic manipulation, but now I'm genuinely worried...

Nicole Barrett76 said:Indeed, some clinicians categorize it as its own distinct entity known as Paranoia—following certain traditional American psychiatric frameworks—while others prefer to classify it under the broader umbrella of Schizophrenia.

In that case, can the obsession actually fixate on a specific, living person? I'm talking about someone who is convinced another person is stalking them everywhere, simply because they happened to cross paths in the same spot. They hadn't even seen each other in over a year and a half... so there's zero sense of objective time passing or reality checking. On top of that, you've got these massive mood swings—going from totally fine to being combative in five minutes flat. Just straight-up outbursts of rage.

I’m not entirely sure if this is the right place to bring this up, but I’ve been wondering about something. Is it considered a specific type of mental illness when someone is genuinely convinced they're being followed or stalked by someone else, even when there isn't actually any truth to it?

Is there any way to actually slow down the bleeding, even if it’s just for a few hours to get some relief?

Nancy Morris5 said:did it actually work?😁
I have to be honest, that sounds pretty unbelievable to me.

I haven't tried it yet 😁 even though it hasn't shown up at my door. I'll just wait... when it gets here, it gets here. It’s not like I’m dying for it or anything, haha. But if it takes forever, then yeah, I might give it a shot. 🙂

northernlynx3 said:Drink three cups of hot peppermint tea and you should see results within about 24 hours. 🙂
(I honestly only resort to this when I'm already running several days late and I'm backed into a corner)

Word of warning: peppermint can trigger uterine contractions, which means your period might end up being heavier or more painful. Only use this method if you’re truly out of options. 😉

Thanks 🙂. Usually, it shows up right on day 30, but today is day 32 and still nothing. I guess I'll wait until the end of the day... if nothing happens by then, it's peppermint time. 🙂
PS: I read somewhere that chasteberry tea works for this too... have you ever tried that?

I'm running a few days late this month, probably just stress catching up with me. I’ve got all the symptoms lined up, but nothing is actually happening and the waiting is driving me absolutely insane 🙂 Is there any way to jumpstart things so it finally shows up?