Schizophrenia - People Who Are Caregivers

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posted 05/31/2007, comments (5)

I'm very lost in my mind

wow....i feel as though through doing this i will be punished but i already am so whatelse can i do. i need help but none of the mental health programs in the state i live in provide help with schizophrenia...atleast ive tried and i have not found any reliable help. I have not been diagnosed with schizophrenia but i know...i know i am... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/23/2007, comments (0)

SCHIZOPHRENIA- - -STEPS TO BE TRIED ALONG WITH REGULAR MEDICATION

As you all know that schiz does not hv a cure but it can be managed well so that the affected person can lead a resonable normal life. I furnish herebelow some tips I followed in my Son's case 1. Entrust small jobs like selecting groceries/toilet soaps2. Advice/suggest the person to have bath one or two times a day--water is elixir of... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/28/2007, comments (3)

How many medications before you find right one??

My son is just recently battling schizophrenia, started mid march 2007. We've tried seroquel,resperdal, now on ambilify and zyprexia and he continues to have break thrus with voices. Todays another bad day. We trim him off with Ativan. We've only been on zyprexia for 4 days, is it too soon to try another drug???

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posted 03/29/2007, comments (5)

watching my father living in hell

i am 17 years old and have been caring for my father since i was 15. he has paranoid schizophrenia and it is so hard for him. i watch my hero my day living through his worst nightmares every day of his life. there is no escape no break no rest. 24-7 he is being haunted. there is no worse feeling than looking into your dads eyes and knowing that... Read more Chevron

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