Who and what am I supposed to believe
Multiple doctors have diagnosed me with schizoaffective disorder but I'm not psychotic, it genuinely confuses me how the diagnosis sticked through so many years/doctors. I suffered real harm from psychiatrists because they believe I don't understand anything, I've been traumatized repeatedly from forced hospitalization (isolation rooms, restraints, etc) and getting my agency removed. Pills scare me because they feel like poison. So many side effects, as if they want me dead/disabled. But even if I don't believe I have a psychotic illness my psychological suffering is real. I am so anxious and sad all the time. I have so little energy. I believe I am resilient and can persevere (for now) but I'm terrified of the future and I don't know why I should trusy psychiatrists. But I also don't know who I'm supposed to talk about my worries with and who can help me