Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Schizophrenia
I have been diagnosed with high dopamine levels and in my home parents are also doing food adulteration when i disagree with them upon certain matter... in order to make me follow their decisions they put medicine in my food and then say me to come to psychiatrist.
They are 80 years old and ask me to leave the premises if I don't follow their advice.
They have even asked neighbors also to treat me as a patient.
What shall I do ?
Answers (5)
Hello,
I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this. The situation sounds very distressing.
From your description, it is not possible to determine whether your concerns are due to a misunderstanding, a family conflict, or an underlying medical or psychiatric condition. It is important not to jump to conclusions without a proper evaluation.
Next Steps
I would strongly recommend that you consult a psychiatrist for a detailed assessment. If you feel unsafe or genuinely suspect that someone is tampering with your food, try to stay with a trusted relative or friend and seek appropriate help. If there is objective evidence of food tampering, you may also seek legal assistance.
Health Tips
Please avoid stopping or starting any psychiatric medication on your own, as this may worsen symptoms if an underlying psychiatric illness is present.
A detailed in-person evaluation will help determine the cause of your experiences and the most appropriate treatment.
Take care.
For more queries, Reach out for an online or in-person consultation:
📞 NEURONAL FIX CLINIC, RAMPRASTHA COLONY, Ghaziabad (near Shreshtha Vihar, Delhi) – +91-74XX52XX97XX67XX61
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced psychiatrist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+120
Hi, consult online for treatment
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Consult a Psychiatrist and take a proper treatment.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Go and consult , let the psychiatrist evaluate and wait for the outcome
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Mrinal Gautam
Psychiatrist
3 yrs exp
Kolhapur
The feelings you are experiencing—believing that your elderly parents are adulterating your food, secretly drugging you to force compliance, and turning neighbors against you—indicate a high level of distress.
In clinical terms, these are recognized as persecutory beliefs or delusions of harm.
The mention of being "diagnosed with high dopamine levels" points directly to the biological framework of schizophrenia or a related psychotic spectrum disorder, where altered dopamine pathways change how your brain interprets your environment. While these threats feel incredibly real and frightening to you, they are typical features of a medical condition that distorts reality, rather than a coordinated plot by your 80-year-old parents.
Next Steps
Consult a Psychiatrist Indepedently: Schedule an immediate consultation with a psychiatrist on your own terms. This allows you to speak openly about your fears in a neutral, safe space without feeling forced by your family.You can book a consultation with me.
Accept Medical Evaluation: Be open to taking prescribed medications designed to balance dopamine levels. Regulating these neurochemicals is the most effective way to ease the intense anxiety and suspicion you are facing.
Avoid Open Confrontation: Refrain from arguing with your parents or neighbors about these suspicions. Direct confrontations can increase household tension and escalate the threat of being asked to leave the premises.
Health Tips
Do not abruptly stop any ongoing psychiatric medications or refuse medical care out of suspicion. If the friction at home leaves you feeling completely unsafe, or if your thoughts become overwhelming, visit a hospital emergency department or contact a trusted mental health helpline for immediate, objective support.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.