Schizophrenia is a serious mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. The condition can make it difficult to distinguish between reality and imagination.
People with schizophrenia may experience hallucinations, like hearing voices, or delusions, such as believing they are being watched. These experiences can lead to disorganized thinking and challenges in communication.
Medication is a key part of the healing process.
Connect with a psychiatrist who can evaluate your condition and create a personalized treatment plan. You don’t have to face this alone. Support is available.
of people with schizophrenia are unemployed, even though most want to work. (The Atlantic)
Schizophrenia symptoms fall into three categories.
Positive symptoms add something abnormal:
Negative symptoms take away normal behavior:
Cognitive symptoms:
If you’re experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia, especially hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thinking, it’s important to seek help right away.
Early diagnosis and treatment are the best strategies. Schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist to get a proper diagnosis and start treatment.
While the exact cause of schizophrenia isn’t known, several factors likely contribute:
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To manage schizophrenia, you first need an accurate diagnosis from a trusted mental health expert, like the psychiatrists at Silver Arrow Psychiatric Care. You can schedule a same-day appointment, all from the comfort of your own home.
Schizophrenia treatment generally involves both medication and therapy.
Antipsychotic medications help control the symptoms of schizophrenia by affecting the brain’s neurotransmitters. Your psychiatric care provider will work with you to find the right medication and dosage.
Regular follow-up with healthcare providers, social skills training, and stress management techniques can help manage schizophrenia in the long term.
While waiting for treatment, here are some practical tips to help you feel better in this moment.
Talk to trusted friends or family about how you’re feeling.
Keep taking your medications.
Ground yourself.
Use the 5-4-3-2-1 technique. Identify 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.
Move your body with a short walk or some stretching.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek help right now. Call or text 988 for the free Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or go to a hospital emergency room. You are not alone. Support is available.
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