Hi, Based on the information that you have provided, you could be having some symptoms of depression. However the family history of schizophrenia that you mention in your mother and your symptoms of suspecting your friend and you mentioning that you have many thoughts in your mind and that you are unable to do basic self care like bathing regularly reflect that there could be a possibility of depression being complicated by some additional psychiatric comorbidity or another type of illness which needs a detailed clinical evaluation. Depression can have mild, moderate and severe subtypes based on the number, type and severity of symptoms. Depression can be treated with medications and psychological therapy such as cognitive behavior therapy and interpersonal therapy. Psychoeducation strategies regarding the disorder, duration of treatment, expected response, role of medications, role of therapy and life style medication can be helpful for overall holistic management.
Next Steps
Kindly consult a psychiatrist in your locality near your city who can clinically evaluate you , rule out additional comorbidities, assess the need for psychological assessments and lab investigations based on expertize. The psychiatrist you consult locally can psychoeducate you regarding the illness, treatment options, additional medications that may be beneficial for the symptoms that are still there, titration in medication dosages, duration of treatment, expected clinical response, need for regular followups, various treatment strategies, psychotherapy etc. for a overall holistic management of your symptoms. Kindly do not stop any psychiatric medication suddenly on your own without proper guidance from the concerned psychiatrist.
Health Tips
Do not take excess stress. Do try to have a healthy lifestyle. Eat well, sleep well. Have some leisure time. Be socially connected and do not isolate yourself. Join a gym or take daily walks . Practice relaxation daily. Make an activity schedule and motivate yourself by reading good books, positive quotes etc. Stay focussed on your regular studies and keep the goal of doing very well in your examinations.