1 Answer)-Schizophrenia-A disorder that affects a person's
ability to think, feel and behave clearly.Schizophrenia is a
serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality
abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of
hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and
behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling.
Self treat schizophrenia.....
your attitude towards is like that-
- Accept your diagnosis. ...
- Don't buy into the stigma of schizophrenia.
- Communicate with your doctor. ...
- Pursue self-help and therapy that helps you manage symptoms.
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- Set and work toward life goals. ...
- Turn to trusted friends and family members. ...
- Stay involved with others.
And caring family -If you are the family, friend or carer of
someone with schizophrenia, these are some things you can do to
help:
- Focus on the person’s strengths – the things they enjoy or are
good at.
- Keep reminding them that they have a role as a member of their
family and community.
- Consider doing a family psychoeducation program. This is a
chance to learn about the illness, how to communicate better and
how to deal with problems. Ask someone from the health-care team
about psychoeducation programs near you.
- If you cannot join a psychoeducation program, consider making
an appointment with a psychologist to learn more about
schizophrenia and how you can help the person.
- Learn to recognise the early warning signs of a psychotic
episode and have a plan for what to do.
- Learn motivational techniques to encourage the person to do
things for themselves.
- Keep track of their health-care visits and help make sure they
don’t miss them.
Mainly three basic points for treatment.
1)Patient compliance. 2) medication. 3)pschotherpy.