While no cure exists for schizophrenia, it is treatable and manageable with medication and behavioural therapy, especially if diagnosed early and treated continuously. Those with acute symptoms, such as severe delusions or hallucinations, suicidal thoughts or the inability to care for oneself, may require hospitalization.
Most people with schizophrenia are never violent and indeed do not display any dangerous behaviour. However, a small number do become violent when they are suffering from the acute symptoms of psychosis because of the influence of the hallucinations and delusions on their thinking.
Two common mistakes that lead to the re-emergence of schizophrenia symptoms again are for the individual (1) to stop taking prescribed medication or (2) to use alcohol or drugs.
With treatment, rehabilitation therapy, and lots of social support and understanding, many schizophrenia patients can recover to the point where their symptoms are more or less completely controlled. Many are living independently, have families and jobs, and lead happy lives.
Yes, given the adequate encouragement and occupational therapy the patient can employ himself in a suitable occupation.
Marriage is not a cure for schizophrenia. People with schizophrenia can have a satisfying and successful marriage. But it depends upon how well the person's schizophrenic illness is under control. If a person is compliant to treatment, he can lead a normal married life.To some degree the disorder passes genetically but not entirely. There are 10% increased chances that the child of schizophrenic will have schizophrenia.
Having schizophrenia in no way makes you infertile or less likely to conceive a child. However, it is recommended to have a detailed discussion with your psychiatrist and gynaecologist. Medications taken for psychiatric illnesses may pass through the placenta and into the bloodstream of an unborn baby. They may also pass from a mother to her infant in breast milk. For these reasons, some doctors may recommend that women discontinue taking psychiatric medications before trying to conceive. Others may advise a woman to stop her medications during the first trimester, increasing the medications to a small dose once the first trimester ends.
Schizophrenia is not caused by black magic. It is not caused by a devil. It’s not the result of any sin in this life or the previous ones. It is not caused due to immoral acts or deeds of the patient or his family. It is caused by imbalance in certain brain chemicals and is likely to be triggered by stress and excessive drug use.
No, parenting has no role in the development of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness. It has many causes, including genes, trauma, and drug abuse. Mistakes you've made as a parent won't give your child this condition.
Schizophrenia can be hard to treat, but it's not impossible. With the right medicine and therapy, about 25% of people with this disease will recover completely.
Another 50% will see some improvement in their symptoms. Many people with the condition can live full, productive lives. About 30℅ can have resistant illness
There was a time when people with mental illnesses were sent to asylums or even prisons. But now that experts know more about this disease, fewer people need to be placed in long-term mental health facilities. Most people with schizophrenia live with family or in supportive housing in the community.
If a loved one has schizophrenia, you may be struggling with any number of difficult emotions, including fear, guilt, anger, and frustration. You may feel helpless in the face of your loved one’s symptoms, be worried about the stigma of schizophrenia, or confused and embarrassed by strange behaviours. You may even be tempted to hide your loved one’s illness from others. To help someone with schizophrenia, it’s important to:
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