Thursday, January 27, 2011

How can one tell if someone in the family has schizophrenia?


The first signs and symptoms of schizophrenia are usually recognized by family members or associates at work. It is important to seek help as soon as these odd symptoms are recognized. Even though there is no cure for schizophrenia, there are medications that can help ease the symptoms. When treatment is continued, many individual with schizophrenia can become independent and lead productive lives. Individuals who are reluctant to seek help for fear of embarrassment should understand that the paranoid symptoms can be controlled. In many cases, the individual with schizophrenia will become a danger to himself or others and in such cases, and emergency hospitalization is required. Different states have different laws on involuntary confinement for mental health treatment. Sudden worsening of schizophrenia symptoms can be controlled with use of antipsychotic drugs and sedative medications.

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