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I see things and sometimes i hear things that i think will hurt me. am i schizophrenic?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not necessarily: Seeing and hearing things that aren't there, can be hallucinations. Misinterpreting things that are there, can be illusions. Thinking either of these will hurt you can be frightening. Seeing a psychiatrist for a full evaluation would be helpful in figuring out what is causing you to have these experiences. They do not automatically mean schizophrenia -- other causes are possible too.

Answered 1/6/2014

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Speak w psychiatrist: You can't just make the diagnosis of schizophrenia based on this description especially in a 16 year old . However these are significant and bothersome problems which should be discussed with a psychiatrist.

Answered 12/31/2016

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