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Schizophrenia - ''There is no difference between acute schizophrenia and a world at war.'' - Gary Zukav

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Schizophrenia - ''There is no difference between acute schizophrenia and a world at war.'' - Gary Zukav

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This mental illness is severe and causes a large onset of symptoms that affect everyday life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), it is not very common either. The severity can range from person to person. Nonetheless, it will change your emotions, behaviour, and possibly how you perceive your environment. The treatments themselves may immobilize the person to a certain degree (mentally.)

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When I say positive, it is not because they are good. The NIMH classifies them as ''psychotic behaviors not generally seen in healthy people. People with positive symptoms may “lose touch” with some aspects of reality.''. Those symptoms that would cause people to lose touch with reality are:

Hallucinations - Because seeing things would drive one delusional (appears as real to many.)

Delusions - Taking something as real which really isn't takes you away from the real world you are currently in.

Thought Disorders - This entails not being able to think in a concise and logical way anymore as would in a 'normal' person...thus, setting you apart.

Movement Disorders - Making body movements for no apparent reason that you would also not see in 'normal' people.

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Some of the cognitive symptoms seem to be similar to the positive symptoms in terms of unorganized thinking. But in this case the trouble focusing, memory issues, and inability to perform the same mentally don't change yourself from the normal society and instead is a lack of performance... for a lack of better words.

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This is the antonym to the positive symptom. According to the NIMH, they include:
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“Flat affect” (reduced expression of emotions via facial expression or voice tone)

Reduced feelings of pleasure in everyday life

Difficulty beginning and sustaining activities

Reduced speaking

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It’s said that chemical imbalances can be a cause for schizophrenia. This chemical imbalances can be due to faulty neurotransmitters. Under a CT/MRI scan of the brain, there can be seen difference of a non-schizophrenic and a schizophrenic. See 1st column for a picture example.

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You can still develop schizophrenia even if no one in your family has ever had this disease. But it’s known that it can run in families. There has not been one pinpointed gene but rather a combination of possible genes with a link to this mental illness. Though, NIMH says that there typically is a combination of the following:
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Exposure to viruses

Malnutrition before birth

Problems during birth

Psychosocial factors

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By Jason LaPierre
P.S. For fun!

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You should receive support from a professional and the people around you. Try to educate those around as well to know how to “deal” with you. Since this mental illness is very much link to social psychological factors, the person affected will likely act different as well. As some people are suicidal, it may also be helpful to setup your environment to be able to avoid those situations.

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Antipsychotics                   (a.k.a medications).

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Antipsychotics                   (a.k.a medications).

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Medications are common for this mental illness as it can be very severe. Usually medication is given in the form of a pill but it could also be an injection. Not all medications work for a patient and sometimes you need to experiment a different variety till one is found. There are also emergency medications (ex: Tavor) which is given during periods in time when there are larger issues until the problem can fixed with standard antipsychotics.

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This is somewhat similar to environmental support, but here you learn different methods to cope with your illness and learn to not to refrain from your daily life.

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“Schizophrenia.” National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml.

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There is a medical book that lists diseases and the checklist to diagnose them. This book is called the DSM-5. The checklist is as follows:

1. Delusions

2. Hallucinations

3. Disorganized Speech

4. Disorganized or Catatonic Behavior

5. Negative Symptoms

2/5 of these symptoms are required and one of them must be #'s 1-3.

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As previously mentioned, there may also be an MRI or CT scan done. See picture in first column.

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of behavior and demeanor.

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Mentalhelp.net - An American Addiction Centers Resource (DSM-5)

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Mentalhelp.net - An American Addiction Centers Resource (DSM-5)

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“The New DSM-5: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders.” Mental Help The New DSM5 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Comments, www.mentalhelp.net/schizophrenia/the-new-dsm-5/.

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“Schizophrenia.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 7 Jan. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354449.

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''If you think this Universe is bad, you should see some of the others.'' - Philip K. Dick

''Oh, and I certainly don't suffer from schizophrenia. I quite enjoy it. And so do I.'' - Emilie Autumn

''Sometimes I think people take reality for granted.'' - Francesca Zappia, Made You Up

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Schizophrenia.com - History of Schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia.com - History of Schizophrenia

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“History of Schizophrenia.” Schizophrenia.com, Schizophrenia.com The Internet Mental Health Initiative, schizophrenia.com/history.htm.

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1. 1/100 people will develop schizophrenia.

2. 5 Subtypes:

1. Paranoid Schizphrenia

2. Disorganized Schizophrenia

3. Catatonic Schizophrenia

4. Undifferentiated Schizophrenia

5. Residual Schizophrenia

3. Appears on average in teens - early 20's.

4. Approximately 10% of people with schizophrenia commit suicide.

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“11 Facts About Schizophrenia.” DoSomething.org, www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-schizophrenia.

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by Dr. Emilie Kräpelin in 1887. But! There are traces of Egyptians making similar diagnoses! Dr. Kräpelin called the disease ''dementia praecox.''

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Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment In One Graphic

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Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment In One Graphic

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Practice Guideline for Schizophrenia Treatment

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Practice Guideline for Schizophrenia Treatment