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A Chronic Brain Disorder
schizophrenia
By - Rameen Javaid
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A Chronic Brain Disorder

By - Rameen Javaid

schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a dangerous mental illness in which patients have distorted perceptions of reality. Schizophrenia can include hallucinations, delusions, and profoundly abnormal thought and behavior, which can make it difficult to function on a daily basis. People with this condition need to be treated for the rest of their lives, but this illness can never be cured.

What is Schizophrenia?

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Causes of this Illness

  • Avoid using illegal drugs.
  • Use alcohol in moderation.
  • Make a concerted effort to improve your social abilities as much as possible.
  • Avoid being socially isolated.
  • Make a concerted effort to develop adult friendships.

Although there is no guaranteed solution to prevent schizophrenia, abiding to the treatment plan can help prevent relapses and symptoms worsening. There are, however, some things you can do ->

Prevention Suggestions & Strategies for Schizophrenia

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Warning signs include:

  • Social disengagement, depression
  • Extreme hostility or suspicion in response to criticism
  • Personal hygiene has deteriorated.
  • A flat, emotionless stare
  • Inability to cry or express happiness, as well as inappropriate laughing or crying
  • Insomnia or oversleeping; forgetfulness or inability to concentrate
  • Strange or illogical statements; unusual wording or mannerisms

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Signs of having schizophrenia generally first appear in the ages through 16-30. In some rare cases, children can also show the symptoms.

Symptoms and Warning Signs

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Schizophrenia has no known cure. It necessitates treatment for the rest of one's life. Treatments, on the other hand, are aimed at reducing and eliminating symptoms, which can help you manage your disease.Relapse and hospitalization are less likely with proper management. It can also help to manage symptoms and improve daily living.

Treatment? Curable?

In its pathogenesis, schizophrenia is a complicated illness involving dysregulation of several pathways. In schizophrenia, the dopaminergic, glutamatergic, and GABAergic neurotransmitter systems are disrupted, and interactions between these receptors contribute to the disease's pathogenesis.

Physiology Behind Schizophrenia

Friend or Self-help?

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As a friend, here are some things you can do to help someone with schizophrenia:

  • Educate yourself
  • Listen to them
  • Empathize, don't argue
  • Don't take it personally
  • Socialize
  • Self-care
  • Encourage them to keep up with their recovery plan

https://youtu.be/K2sc_ck5BZU

Here's a video about schizophrenia!

Statistics

  • Schizophrenia is in about 1.5 million people per year among adults in the US.
  • The average life that is lost for individuals with schizophrenia is 28.5 years in the US.
  • The symptoms are highest in black Americans (21.1%), Latino Americans (19.9%), and white Americans (13.1%).
  • The symptoms are lowest in Asian Americans (5.4%).

Common Myths and Facts

  1. Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that affects approximately two million Americans today.
  2. Schizophrenia can affect anyone at any age, but most cases develop between adolescence and age 30.
  3. Children can be affected by schizophrenia, but this is uncommon.
  1. Schizophrenia means you have many pesonalities.
  2. Aggression comes with schizophrenia.
  3. You'll never get a job if you have schizophrenia.
  4. You'll never recover from schizophrenia.
  • Nobel Laureate John Nash had schizophrenia.
  • Men and women are equally affected by this disease. This disease has absolutely no gender preference.
  • There is however an age preference that is in turn dependent on the gender. In case of males, Schizophrenia will attack for the first time within the age range 16-20.
  • In case of females, Schizophrenia will attack for the first time within the age range of 25-30.

Interesting Facts

  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354443
  • https://www.healthline.com/health/schizophrenia-causes#brain-changes
  • https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/schizophrenia-signs-and-symptoms.htm
  • https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/q-and-a/someone-i-love-has-been-diagnosed-with-schizophrenia
  • https://www.singlecare.com/blog/news/schizophrenia-statistics/
  • https://www.alliedpsychiatry.com/blog/myths-and-facts-about-schizophrenia
  • https://factslegend.org/30-disturbing-schizophrenia-random-facts-know/

Resources

THANKS!

Any questions? Contact me at: rjavaid@hquranacademy.org

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