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Through the movie ‘A Beautiful Mind’, we not only see the physical, social and emotional impacts of schizophrenia sufferer John Nash, but we are also privy to the impacts that it had on his wife Alicia’s life. ...
Schizophrenia, a disease of the brain, is one of the most disabling and emotionally devastating illnesses around. ... Schizophrenia is not a split personality, a rare and very different disorder. Like cancer and diabetes, schizophrenia has a biological basis; it is not caused by bad parenting or personal weakness. Schizophrenia is, in fact, a relatively common disease. While there is no known cure for schizophrenia, it is a very treatable disease. Most of those affected by schizophrenia respond to drug therapy, and many are able to lead productive and fulfilling lives.
Schizophrenia is characterized by a number of distinctive and predictable symptoms. ... Often it is manifested by disconnected and nonsensical language that makes the person with schizophrenia incapable of participating in conversation, contributing to his alienation from his family, friends, and society.
- Delusions are common among individuals with schizophrenia. ... Other symptoms of schizophrenia include:
- being out of contact with reality
- often develops in adolescence
- becomes easily stressed
- has difficulty telling the difference between reality and fantasy
- deterioration in work, studies and self care
- often so lethargic that they cannot get out of bed
- may display inappropriate emotions or may not react emotionally at all when others would expect them to
Studies have shown that some people with schizophrenia recover completely, and many others improve to the point where they can live independently, often with the maintenance of drug therapy. ... However, approximately 15 percent of people with schizophrenia respond only moderately to medication and require extensive support throughout their lives, while another 15 percent simply do not respond to existing treatment. ...
Hospitalization is often necessary in cases of acute schizophrenia. This ensures the safety of the affected person, while allowing for observation by trained mental health professionals to determine whether schizophrenia is the appropriate diagnosis. ... Antipsychotic drugs (also called neuroleptics), available since the 1950s, can dramatically improve the functioning of people with schizophrenia. ... Such support is very important for a schizophrenia sufferer. ... Although he suffers from schizophrenia, Eldridge says his illness is no longer a major problem, thanks to antipsychotic drugs. ... "
Eldridge recalls experiencing the symptoms of schizophrenia, including imaginary voices, before he was 16. ... "My doctors agree that schizophrenia is not a big problem for me now," he says. ...
The Cunningham Dax Collection is a valuable community resource in understanding mental illness.
Approximate Word count = 2074
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