Top Questions on Living with Schizophrenia

Dr. Prof Jagadeesan M SMD - PsychiatryPsychiatrist

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The dose should be gradually reduced and not abruptly, you can discuss with your doctor and try the same, definetly. Good luck 

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Dr. Saranya DevanathanMBBS, DPMPsychiatrist

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Dear IWJWKW, Taking risnia plus will NOT interfere with your brother becoming father. But how effective is the treatment of schizophrenia, does he earn money to support a family, does he know his responsibilities of becoming a father, etc should be the deciding factors. 

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Dr. Shashank RaikwarMD - PsychiatryPsychiatrist

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sir, antipsychotic is the drug which regulates your thinking, perception and mood. also it may be used for various other reasons. The generation of antipsychotics just determines its time of invention of molecule - both of these are efficacious and good medicines. hope I have answered your Query. 

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Dr. Tejaswi T PMD - PsychiatryPsychiatrist

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I don't think sizodon has any impact on our immune system. There is some confusion about the medications by pediatrician. You could continue medications without doubt and there could be other reasons for kids i'll health which needs evaluation. I would suggest you to take a second opinion about fever and other health issues. If at all you have to discontinue sizodon. You can stop it gradually by making it 0.25 ml for a week or so and then stop. 

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Dr. Rajesh ChodaBachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)Ayurvedic Doctor

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Pl give history of duration and initial steps upto present day condition. Ayurvedic herbals, yog n and deep breathing, meditation can help a lot. As far as ideas are needed, lot of these are available on web. However, pl consult privately on Lybrate chat or call to get proper advice. 

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Ms. Rachna MishraM.A.(H)Psychology, PG Diploma in Child Guidance and Family TherapyPsychologist

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How to Stop Overthinking? Bring yourself to the present moment: In other words, each time we are overthinking we cannot be in the present moment.The reality, however, is that the present moment is usually far better than the past or future we are overthinking about. Replace Your thoughts: Yep, you can’t control the thoughts that pass through your mind but you can replace those negative thinking with positive ones. Make a small shift in focus: How many times have you stopped working on a problem and taken a break? Then the solution pops into your head half an hour later? Simply getting up off your chair and going into a different room can help. If possible, go outside. In particular, try to take a brief walk amongst trees. Be a Doer, not over-thinker: Identify one small thing that you can do right now and then do it! This can help you feel more in control of the situation. Distract Yourself: Focus on the room you are in. Name one thing that you can see, one that you can hear, one that you feel, and so on through the five senses Keep an object with you. Immerse yourself in a hobby. For example, painting, reading, knitting, crafting – whatever takes your fancy Give Yourself a deadline: A good decision can often be made very quickly. Avoid taking longer than you need to make a choice. A deadline can be an effective way of making a decision quickly. Give yourself a few minutes to a few days, to make up your mind. Pull the trigger and move on. Meditate to stop overthinking: Focus your attention on what you can hear, Try not to name the sounds If your mind wanders, bring your attention back to focusing on sounds. Don’t worry or judge yourself if your mind does name the sounds, this is just your thoughts trying to stay active. An over-thinker’s brain constantly keeps seeking answers. We are usually worrying about something that might happen; or we are anticipating a potential outcome, or we are expecting a certain outcome and/or certain behavior. However, with enough practice, you can successfully start to overthink less and less, which will eventually help you to stop overthinking altogether. 

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Dr. Mohd Abrar GurooMBBS, DNB PSYCHIATRYPsychiatrist

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sernase 0.25 at such low dose won't cause side effects and you can discuss about your symptom for proper diagnosis.. 

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Mr. Saul PereiraReparenting Technique, BA, BEd, Transactional AnalysisPsychologist

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You have a serious mental disorder and need to continue both medication and therapy for a long time. But because you are young there is a possibility that if you cooperate well and get the right kind of therapy, you could recover well. Because it is a psychotic condition you need to be made to relate to reality often by confronting the distortion of your environment. You may be given to delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking and speech. You may be emotionally unresponsive, suffering from social withdrawal, extreme apathy, and lack of initiative and drive. If you allow yourself to go internal you can strongly relate to your distortions and in fact, believe in them to be true. Your cooperation with rehabilitation and medical intervention are often not as desirable as it should be. In which case, someone has to monitor you constantly and enforce some compliance. You must be kept functional to get to be aware of your surroundings and build on a steady and trusting relationship with at least one member of the community. You will be difficult to handle, and you yourself will not find it easy to comply with therapeutic expectations. With someone strong and firm you could be made to follow a tight schedule and do many activities and exercises to prevent yourself from succumbing to this illness. 

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Dr. K V AnandBASM, MD, MS (Counseling & Psychotherapy), MSc - Psychology, Certificate in Clinical psychology of children and Young People, Certificate in Psychological First Aid, Certificate in Positive Psychology, Positive Psychiatry and Mental HealthPsychologist

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Dear user. I can understand. Please don't be panic but be serious about the symptoms. Consult your psychiatrist for physical investigation. Please provide more information so that we can start the diagnosis process and the treatment. I am here to help you in every aspect of your mental and physical health. Any sexual or psychological problems can be cured with the help of various methods and therapies. I suggest you to post your query with every detail here. I will help you in overcoming your problems certainly. Take care. 

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Dr. Saranya DevanathanMBBS, DPMPsychiatrist

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Dear lybrate-user, schizophrenia is a major disorder. You need to be on risperidone kind of tablets for a long term. With adequate dose of risperidone, you will not hear voices talking to you and irritating you. You need to visit the psychiatrist at regular intervals so that dose can be adjusted. You may not need alcohol along with risperidone since risperidone is a good tranquilliser. Do not stop medicines unless the psychiatrist asks you to stop. 

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