Your experience with schizophrenia?

Currently I am not on health insurance anymore but I have talked to a few people about episodes and how I feel. This has been ongoing for years now. I am 16 and a few people have said it may be schizophrenia. I brushed it off but my issues continue to make me an angry, paranoid, and fearful person. I am still afraid of the dark and lock every single door I can because I have many episodes at night but also quite a bit during the day. It's starting to take over my life and ruin my relationships. I also had a son not long ago and the hormones left over are NOT helping. I feel helpless. I'm not sure what this is and I don't want to jump to conclusions. I can't waste a trip to see someone and would like to hear of what you guys have experienced before I make an appointment. Please and thank you!!