Posted by just plain jane on September 25, 2004, at 20:58:40
In reply to Psychosis, posted by Angela2 on September 23, 2004, at 22:08:26
I may never have known that "psychosis" is what it is called, but yes, I have had the belief that people were talking about me, playing with my head, laughing at me, humoring me.
Most of my childhood I felt that way, and, indeed, my family and the neighborhood treated me like I was nuts.
I was/am very empathetic, so this combination was quite devastating at times.I would break down and have what they called tantrums. But tantrums are usually because someone doesn't get what they want or their own way. I simply became overwhelmed by my feelings and fears and lost my composure. Very badly.
Coming from a kid, and in those days, I can see how they would have ignorantly considered my losing it tantrums.
I can still feel it. I struggle with the memories which live in me.
Am I psychotic? I'm not thinkin' so, but...
hmmmmmmmmm...
poster:just plain jane
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