New Research in Schizophrenia Treatment

Thanks for bringing that article Robin. I had heard about it but I couldn't access it. It does my heart good too see professionals are willing to find a treatment for schizophrenia. The article mentioned Thorazine, which I took years ago. The effect it gave me we used to call the Thorazine shuffle. I also took Zyprexa which I didn't respond too. I currently take Risperdol Consta and two others, this cocktail seems to be working. I'm hopeful that the reseachers can develop meds that work without the harmful side effects. I must say they have come a long way in the meds. I'll be patient and hope they can find a good med.

I pray every day that a new treatment will be discovered that will not have bad side effects.  Maybe they are on the right track and going in the right direction with this new research.

 

Carolyn

My son was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 21 and after many compulsory returns to hospital has now been stable on clozaril however his cognitive skills are affected. It's very hard to explain but anyone who knows him would agree that he could not, despite having been at university, hold down a job where he had to work with others. It's a million small things that clearly indicate to others that he is a little 'odd'. Some of his views, his inability to understand that you lower your voice to adjust to situations, his total bluntness and honesty (which is very endearing to family!) Whilst as a family we accommodate him completely the outside world is not so kind and he is very big so can appear difficult or challenging.

 

He is desperate to work and does voluntary conservation - I was so delighted to have him without his suffering the psychosis and voices but now I realise is this as good as it gets?? He is not living a full life and is very aware of this.

 

THere is mention of new medication that helps these aspects? What can be done to help? Surely at 30 he must have some hope?