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Sarah Gallik
Schizophrenia Paper
October 29, 2003
Introduction
Do you know anyone with Schizophrenia? ...
Description of the Disorder
Schizophrenia is a common disease that can effect anyone in the world. ... The usual onset of Schizophrenia is when young people are in their prime, 16-25 years old. (Schizophrenia: Get the Facts)
The word “schizophrenia” comes from the Greek words “split” and “mind,” although people with Schizophrenia don’t have split personalities. ... (Schizophrenia for Kids)
Although scientists are not exactly sure what causes this disorder, they may have some other answers. ... They are also finding that Schizophrenia patients have an abnormal pattern of certain brain cells. This leads them to believe that Schizophrenia may be decided in the prenatal stage, or that this irregular pattern indicates an inclination to aquire the disease at a later time in the child’s life. (Schizophrenia: Get the Facts)
Symptoms
Not all Schizophrenia patients have similar symptoms. ...
Schizophrenia involves a change in ability and personality. ...
Another thing that happens when a person has schizophrenia is that when speaking to the person, they jump from topic to topic. ...
One of the most common things that schizophrenia patients have is that they hear voices. ... A danger with schizophrenia patients is that there is always a chance that the person may obey these voices. This is why schizophrenia is one of the worst diseases to experience. (Schizophrenia: Get the Facts)
Effects on Daily Life
Schizophrenia can change a person’s daily life very dramatically. ... The last thing that can effect the daily life of a Schizophrenia patient is that the brain may precept the ringing of a telephone to be a loud alarm, and the patient may be scared. (Schizophrenia: Get the Facts)
Treatment
Schizophrenia is not “curable” but it is treatable. ... (Schizophrenia: Get the Facts)
The first thing that should happen is that the person should see a doctor as soon as the first signs of symptoms occur.
Approximate Word count = 1550
Approximate Pages = 6.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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