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Warning-sign checks

Schizotypal personality disorder: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Use emergency services or a crisis service now if you or someone else may be in immediate danger.

    This includes having suicidal thoughts with intent or a plan, being unable to keep yourself safe, becoming severely disconnected from reality, or hearing voices telling you to harm yourself or another person.

    If possible, stay with a trusted person while help is arranged.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek prompt medical help if you develop new hallucinations, rapidly increasing paranoia, severe confusion, several nights of very little sleep with major behavioural change, or a sudden decline in your ability to manage daily needs.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Arrange a routine appointment with a primary care or mental health professional if unusual beliefs, suspiciousness, social fear, or isolation are causing ongoing distress or interfering with work, education, housing, or relationships.

    Assessment can also check for other conditions with similar symptoms.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Schizotypal personality disorder. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.