Psychotic depression

I spoke to the man at the psychiatric service (who called me about my assessment for PARC) and he doesn't think I have psychotic depression.

Good morning @Arizona

I just saw your post and your update. I'm pleased that you got some advice and support.

I have been through psychotic episodes in the past. It's a break with reality. I was very unwell each time, non-verbal usually. I lost touch with the ability to think normally/how I am usually. It's not easy to explain. What happens for me is that I get caught up totally with delusional or false thoughts. My mind races with those delusions.

It did start with feeling weird, like being too stoned. Partly as I used to get anxiety and paranoia from marijuana and my psychoses were largely around paranoid thinking.

If you continue to feel odd, I suggest you write down what's happening. Your thoughts and feelings. Also, now, while you are ok, list for yourself what stuff usually helps you, like self care activities, helpline numbers and your support network.

This way, if anything gets weirder, you can do stuff from your list to help.

Thank you @Former-Member . This is very helpful The man at the psychiatric service said he didn't think I had psychotic depression because I wouldn't be aware of it and I wouldn't be asking about it.

I have experienced hallucinations (visual and auditory) before but they were very mild and not very long lasting. They happened at a time of great stress in my life.

I will talk to him about it when I see him.

I had clinical depression for many years, probably not too different to psychotic depression.

A dark place to be, I can identify. Take care.

Thanks Clawde