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Psychosis, Aspergers, Schizophrenia??
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I was wondering, whether you could have psychosis, Aspergers and Schizophrenia and what this means. I know some of them interlink but I don't understand how. Anyone out there who has similar diagnosis that can shine some light on it?
Would this diagnosis mean that the mental health teams have to give you a fair assessment or to provide sufficient help? Also what are early intervention teams?
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Would this diagnosis mean that the mental health teams have to give you a fair assessment or to provide sufficient help? Also what are early intervention teams?
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Early intervention teams are those who assess you and provide support to prevent relapse if you've had your first psychotic episode or more they are a specialist team with specialising practitioner similar to a cmht. If you look on the rcpsych website there is a lot about ei teams and also on the nhs website gives you details.
I noticed you had an assessment would your thoughts be linked to this question? Do you know what's happening regarding support etc?
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Thanks for your message. I had previously been assessed for having my first psychotic episode but they'd found nothing then for a personality disorder which I didn't have so again I have had an assessment of my needs by a psychologist last week and she said I need a self help book. I already have Asperger's syndrome but there's not a lot that can be done about that just that I have to learn to adapt properly in some ways. Although the NHS wanted a clearer answer to whether I even had this or not so they sent me to have further tests and I spent the day there on Friday it was very thorough and I got told that I have or I am going through a psychotic episode and have schizophrenia and that the psychiatrist who diagnosed this will write to my local mental health team etc. I don't know what they will say, as I've already had an assessment earlier in the week and that was quite awful. If someone else thinks I've got other problems then the issue is why my local area doesn't believe me. Neither does my GP. I'm waiting for the report which will take 1-2 weeks and then take it to certain people. I have been hearing things and the doctor told me that I am quite poorly in that sense. Really don't know what to do. Should the responsibility lie with them or me? Or should I just leave it because I don't know of what I have is really what I have.
A psychotic episode could be part of any mental illness as well as drug or alcohol induced. It depends on the other symptoms to whether it's schizophrenia etc but it is worth asking for a explanation of all these so you can clear it up for yourself and understand it.
Have you looked into local support groups for yourself? As they can be very good in helping understand things.
Have you looked at the hearing voices network? They are a great support and helped me understand things that have been going on.
Maybe speak to your gp about medication it could help with your voices but doesn't always if you finding it extremely difficult to cope with them but medication isn't for everyone and therapy is idea alongside it.
Hugs x
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This isn't true.
Glad to hear you've booked another gp appt have you looked into local support groups they may be a good start with yourself to help you move forward with a little support
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Under my mental health team it is, because I asked on behalf of my boyfriend. Maybe it is different over the country but it doesn't sound like Sonia is getting enough information and support.
Okay
Yeah, I agree with you.
I hope you're okay Sonia *hug*
Two friends of mine, who have been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, had their assessment over a day. Which was around an average of 2-3 hours. It was more to do with their communication use however, and a Psychiatric would then be able to decide on the right diagnosis for them, to explain communication issues, etc, as well as being unable to notice facial expressions, etc. However, that's just with CAMHS, it could vary from places depending on the time and stuff.
However Sonia, it's great to see you pushing for support, that's an amazing step, as you do deserve the support, it sounds like you're struggling a lot at the moment, medication often takes a few weeks or so (Average 2-4 weeks) to adjust, but can often take longer (8 weeks), how long have you been on your current medication? However, shall respond later Sorry about the short response!
Best wishes,
Angel
Mine was nothing like that. It was 2 appointments, which lasted a total of around 1.5 hours. Psych was the only professional present for both.
psychosis can be a symptom of some mental health conditions and it means that you have experiences that are out of touch with reality, like hearing or seeing things that are not really there. having a psychotic experience or a psychotic episode does not mean that you have schizophrenia, and there are other symtoms of schizophrenia apart from psychotic experiences, including paranoia. schizophrenia is classed as a psychotic illness but psychosis may also be due to a different condition such as bipolar affective disorder or depression with psychosis.
in terms of your original question, Aspergers and autism are neurodevelopmental disorders, which means that something goes wrong when your brain is developing (probably before you are born). even though you might not realise you have it until you are a teenager or adult, it's not something that you can 'get' - it's something that you've always had and it might be more obvious at some points in your life than others. you can't be cured from autism or grow out of it, but the signs tend to be less severe in adulthood, probably because people have developed ways to manage.
a person could have a mental health difficulty in addition to autism, just like they could have a physical health difficulty. you might be more vulnerable to certain mental health issues than people who are not autistic, but that doesn't mean that it's a certainty or that you can't get better and move forward.
I'd have a look at Rethink for information about psychosis if you are worried. i know you already know quite a lot about autism but there are loads of really good factsheets on the NAS website's Aspergers page.
it's a really stressful time going through assessments and appointments but it helps the professionals to get all of the information they need to help you best. make sure you ask them plenty of questions, they shouldn't be throwing around terms like psychosis without explaining them. it's ok to ask if you don't understand what they are talking about.