Question

what are so positive and negative symptoms schizophrenia? and how to handle these symptoms?

Answer 1

POSITIVE SYMPTOMS :

Highly exaggerated things that might start happening

1. Hallucinations.
2. Delusions.
3. Confused thoughts and disorganised.
4. Trouble concentrating.
5. Movement disorders.

NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS:

Things that might stop happening

1. Lack of pleasure.
2. Trouble with speech.
3. Flattening.
4. Withdrawl.
5. Struggling with the basics of daily life.
6. No follow through.

STEPS TO HANDLE SYMPTOMS :

1. Cognitive behavioural therapy.
2. Psycoeducation.
3. Family psycoeducation.
4. Individual therapy(psycotherapy)
5. Social skill training.
6. Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment.
7. Use atypical antipsychotics ensuring the possible antipsychotic dose that maintain control of positive symptoms.
8. Antidepressants and anti anxiety drugs.