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  Pamela:   I have good news.   Individuals with schizophrenia, if they get approriate treatment, which includes medications and therapy, can lead full and rewarding lives.  They can also make important contributions to society.   If you'd like a couple of examples, read my bio and that of Christina Bruni, both of which are given on this website, i.e. schizophreniaconnection.  Christina and I both know other individuals that Have done the same.   You might also want to read the book entitled Divided Minds by Pamela Spiro Wagner (who has schizophrenia) and her sister Carolyn S. Spiro (who is a psychiatrist).  You can get it through Amazon.com.   There is another book written by a woman who was raised by a mother with schizophrenia.  It won a NAMI [National Alliance on Mental Illness] award about four years ago.  I will try to get the details for you.   Speaking of NAMI, the organization has a wonderful course for family and friends of persons that have a mental illness.  The course is packed with information and compassion.  You can find your local chapter of NAMI by signing on to NAMI National website - www.nami.org.   Also please post any additional questions you my have on this website.  Between Christina and I, we may be able to answer a good many of them.  Also, you can post SharePosts on schizophreniaConnection and begin a dialogue with others in your position.   Robin Cunningham Consumer Expert for SchizophreniaConnection