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The most important thing you can do is educate yourself on the illness. There is much literature and information regarding this topic. Some make the mistake of trying to understand it in terms that relate to themselves and end up making value judgments or criticisms that have zero value for the one effected, e.g. He has to get his life back on track, he needs to get his priorities straight, he's feeling sorry for himself. Most times the one effected will not openly talk about what is really going on in their head leading one to speculation and understanding in terms that they can. I would suggest, learn, be encouraging, give them space when needed, don't be overly emotional or have emotional plea's, or use guilt as a motivator. I would say it's also important not to see everything they do as a product of their illness which is common with someone trying to understand it.
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What food can be taken if you have a schizophrenia?
Foods that are rich in vitamins, proteins and fiber should be taken by schizophrenia patients.
Do people still think that people with schizophrenia are possessed?
Most people do not believe that people with schizophrenia are possessed. Even if the general attitude towards schizophrenia is more negative than it should be, possession is not a common belief about schizophrenia.
What should you do if you exhibit several signs of schizophrenia?
If you exhibit several signs of schizophrenia, then you should see your general practitioner to obtain a referral to a psychiatrist or to dispel your concerns.
Is there a test you can take to see if you have schizophrenia?
There is no one specific test, especially not one that is available on the Internet. If you think that you may have schizophrenia, you should see a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist will be able to diagnose you if you do have schizophrenia.
Can you get schizophrenia without a relative with schizophrenia?
No. Scientists have long known that schizophrenia runs in families. The illness occurs in 1 percent of the general population, but it occurs in 10 percent of people who have a first-degree relative with the disorder, such as a parent, brother, or sister. People who have second-degree relatives (aunts, uncles, grandparents, or cousins) with the disease also develop schizophrenia more often than the general population. The risk is highest for an identical twin of a person with schizophrenia. He or she has a 40 to 65 percent chance of developing the disorder.
Is it possible that residual schizophrenia is caused by a car accident?
Some forms of schizophrenia can be caused by head trauma. You should speak to a psychiatrist, who can refer to a neurologist if needed.
If a 30 year old has schizophrenia could the mother have it as well?
Yes. Schizophrenia is partly genetic, meaning that if you have a relative with schizophrenia you are likely to also have schizophrenia. About 1/10 of people with a relative with schizophrenia develop schizophrenia, compared to 1/100 people without a relative with schizophrenia.
Is schizophrenia a disability?
People with schizophrenia usually have normal cognitive function at the beginning of the course of schizophrenia.
What are the causes of residual schizophrenia?
Residual schizophrenia is caused by a partial recovery from schizophrenia. For an explanation of what causes schizophrenia, please see the related question.
How are age and gender linked to schizophrenia?
Teenagers and young adults are most likely to get schizophrenia. Women with schizophrenia are more likely to have less severe schizophrenia and have paranoid schizophrenia, as well as developing schizophrenia at an average age of 25; men have a more severe course, with higher rates of disorganized and catatonic schizophrenia as well as developing schizophrenia at the average age of 18.
Is schizophrenia on axis I or II?
Schizophrenia is on Axis I.
Subtype of schizophrenia in which there is immobility?
Catatonic schizophrenia.
