Schizophrenia - People Who Are Caregivers

Dr.Amresh Shrivastava : facts you must Know about Schizophrenia

posted 09/26/2008, comments (6)

Dr.Amresh Shrivastava : facts you must Know about Schizophrenia

In the present times we have two major challenges for schizophrenia. 1. Dealing with Stigma which is present since historical times and this requires specific and targeted approach for all localities an dsocieties. 2. Enhance the accessibility of early intervention: Increase opportunities and treatments. Our patients then certainly be able to... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/22/2008, comment (1)

my wifes illness is changing and I feel hopeless I need help

Hello my name is Rich, my wife was diagnosed with paraniod schizophrenia when she was in her late teens, here is some background; we have been married for 12 years and have been together for 15, no children. I was fully aware of her illness when we were dating and although it was dificult I could live with it. Her first break was in... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/08/2008, comments (3)

Never give up!

Hello I am a 31 years old wife and mother. I am married to a schizophrenic and have been for six years. I knew he was mentally ill when we married. His condition was not that bad when we got married. He has gotten worse as time goes on. He frequently relapses and stops taking his medication and in the six years we have been married he has... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/13/2008, comment (1)

praying all the time

Hello all, I am new to this site. I am a mother of a schizophrenic 23 year old son. He was diagnosed when he was 16. It has been a long and some what fearful time, for the both of us. I love my son very much. He is stable now, but he is so very a lone. He has me, but has no friends andFamily lives so far away. He says to me. Mom if only my... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/29/2007, comments (2)

My Mother has had schizophrenia for about 24 years... Looking for Information

Hello... my mother had her first breakdown when I was about 11 years old. When my dad passed away 5 1/2 years ago, Mom was unable to live alone so I and my family (husband and our 5 children) moved in with her. In the last 5 1/2 years, particularly the last 2 years, her condition has deteriorated at a disturbing rate. For about 10 years she... Read more Chevron

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