is psychizophrenia hereditary
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4/ 4/10 11:43am
Hello sharonE,
Schizophrenia does have a genetic component.
Regards,
Christina
4/ 3/10 6:25am
This is my own personal opinion and is not based on any study. My SZA I believe was caused by genetics, physical abuse and illegal drugs.
My pdoc told me once that I am like the space shuttle that blew up. There's was something wrong with it before it launched.
I was abused at a very young age. Did drugs in my teens years and got "sick" the first at 17.
I have first cousins that have a mental diagnosis.
If you think you may have SZ, I would suggest you seek professional help. They can treat you and give you more info.
David
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You would know if you exhibited any of these early warning signs.
Some people with schizophrenia lack the awareness that they have an illness. This is a symptom called anosognosia.
Other people quite often do know.
Regards,
Christina