Schizophrenia

Is a serious mental problem often developing in adolescene or early adluthood. (Schizophrenia a Greek word meaning Schizo(split) and Phreno(Mind). Meaning poor connect or split between thought process with emotion and behaviour

Early Symtoms Sleep disturbance Appetite disturbance Unusal Behaviour Blunted feelings Speech that is difficult to follow Understanding Schizophrenia Positive Symtoms Negative Symtoms Cognitive Symtoms Positive Symtoms HALLUCINATION: Hearing and seeing things that aren't there. "I can hear Ram's voice and it talks about harming me" THOUGHTS PROBLEM: Disorganized thinking, illogical speech, inappropriate emotion to speech DELUSIONS: Strange and unshakable beliefs. "My neighbors are always against me and want ALTERED SENSE OF SELF:altered and unrealistic sense of who the person is in relation to the other world. Memory problem Negative symptoms LACK OF MOTIVATION: lack of energy or interest in life even basic things like taking shower or shaving or talking to people. BLUNTED FEELINGS: inability to express emotions/feelings appropriate while able to feel the same. SOCIAL WITHDRAWL: limited or no interaction with family, friends and well wishers. UNUSAL POSTERS OR MANNERISM: sitting in a position for Cognitive Symptoms Problem with attention, remembering things, concentrating on things.

Recovery MEDICATION: there are a number of medications which helps a person with Schizophrenia. The most commonly used medications are called Anti Psychotics. It may take some trial & Error to find the medication that works best with least sides effect of a person. Talk Therapies Talk Therapies helps to develop healthier thinking patters including helping to understand about the illness and various dimensions of illness. Creating Therapies Diet, rest and exercise : a balanced & healthier approach to all Vocational Rehabilitation: help develop skills needed to work. Family Seek help from professionals and friends for you also Take time off for you self Avoid guilt you are not the cause for illness Famous people who had Schizophrenia Lionel abridge Vaslov Nijinsky John Forbes Nash Intriguing facts 90% of person with Schizophrenia experience dilutions at some stage What people with Schizophrenia see / hear seems absolutely real to them no matter how unbelievable ore unrealistic other may find it. Treatment for Schizophrenia is most effective if it began early as soon as possible after symptoms appear. For every persons with Schizophrenia about 10 others are