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Schizophrenia Questions

Asked for male, 23 years old from Kochi
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Psychologist•Noida
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Asked for male, 22 years old from Mumbai
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I have schizophrenia and I don’t feel like to do regular exercise nowadays. On 29th october 2021 and 1st november 2021, a psychiatrist diagnosed me 3 times with schizophrenia and prescribed me second line of treatment (sizopin – clozapine 25 mg at 7 pm and amisulpride 100 mg - freq. 1 0 2) but I did’t start the allopathic treatment for schizophrenia and opted for natural home remedies, and watching sandeep maheshwari videos for positive affirmations. Is there cure for schizophrenia? Is recovery possible? Does medicines useful for schizophrenia? If yes, then which one? Ayurveda/unani, homoeopathy, or allopathic? If no, then what about psychological counselling? Many schizophrenia patients are taking antipsychotic medicines for 10 – 12 years but not relief. Any comment on this? I think medicines alone cannot treat schizophrenia because medicines cannot alter behaviour. Is schizophrenia a lifelong mental health issue? What are the causes of schizophrenia so that the root cause treatment can be find out? Clinical psychologist advised me not to watch negative programs like c.i.d, crime patrol and saavdhaan india. Which foods should be avoid in schizophrenia case patient? What should a schizophrenic person do to improve his/her condition? I am 22 years old male as of 2021. So am I too young to diagnose with schizophrenia? Why there are no lab tests to diagnose schizophrenia? Why so many doctors’ perspective/opinion about schizophrenia differ? Why some of the antipsychotic medicines for schizophrenia banned in some places? Is there a high chance of suicide for schizophrenia patients after the treatment because after the treatment, they may feel guilty and thus prone to suicide? Am I right or am I right? At the most, what will happen to a schizophrenic people who is not receiving allopathic treatment? Awaiting your reply. Thank you. Regards, xavier siby moorkattil (extc engineering student at x.i.e. College, mumbai)

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Neurologist•Panchkula
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the medicines for scizophrenia are effective and it needs supervision and follow up for control. Its not to be taken lightly. Yes definitely in addition to medicines, non drug approach is also important and is part of treatment. Schizophrenia ias a serious disorder and can be controlled by medicines, though the medicines have to be continues for long time. As you are in mumbai many psychiatric departments in top colleges or hospitals are available to you. I suggest you go to a medical...more
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I had opted for the natural home remedies (pure ayurvedic herbs/medicinal plants/ indianjadibooti) for the treatment of schizophrenia. Nature is providing all types of remedies for every disease but the correct one needs to be directed properly. Green cardamom, holy basil leaves, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, brahmi, ashwagandha, chamomile, indian gooseberry, licorice powder, carrot, spinach, almonds, ajwain, sarpagandha, malkangani, vacha, jatamansi, lavender, shatavari, fennel seeds, gotu kola, shankhapushpi, etc are available natural ingredients that are useful in the treatment of schizophrenia without any side effects. Other home remedies can include prior notes of when a person experience schizophrenic episodes, developing a routine for comforting mental health like doing yoga and meditation, having enough sleep without any stress, eating healthy food and balanced diet, meeting new people, making involvement in surrounding environment, limiting or avoiding drugs and alcohol use, performing daily physical activities/regular exercise, listening to positive affirmations, laughter yoga, etc. If I suspect later or in future if I find it difficult to accept the diagnosis of schizophrenia, then I will ask myself a question, “for which purpose I had started natural home-remedies? Accepting diagnosable schizophrenia is a part of the path of it’s recovery. First, there was a time when society called schizophrenic people psycho or insane. But now all these terminologies are not accepted. First, there was a time when if a person had schizophrenia symptoms, then society would judge them and not communicate with them. First, there was a time when schizophrenic people’s freedom and human rights were abused. They don’t get a respectable life. Now it’s not like that. Now good facilities had came like suicide prevention helplines, yoga therapist, psychologists, ayurveda doctors, good books mentioning self-care strategies for the treatment of schizophrenia.

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Psychologist•Patna
The psychological problems of schizophrenia can be removed by psychological counseling and psychological autosuggestion therapy through the online process for three weeks without any medication you can contact me for this on Lybrate website thank you.
Asked for male, 30 years old from Amravati
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Psychologist•Bangalore
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You must always ask for the diagnosis and find out what you are being treated for. If the doctor is not willing to share it with you, at least s/he can share it with the person who was accompanying you. You are being treated for a serious condition and must be enjoined with therapy too. If you are cooperative, you can lead a normal life and can live with your wife too. Depending on your behavior, you may be restricted if you are violent, abusive, or too dysfunctional. If you visit a therapist, y...more
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Neurologist•Panchkula
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your questions are more philosphical, obviously the husband has not disclosed his problem before matrimony. The main thing is that sulpitac is used for mental disorders like schizophrenia. But a better approach will be to visit the doctor with the wife who can explain all the details about her husband including the diagnosis, need for medication etc. In any case these disorders can be manged sucessfully and all details should now be atleast privy to the wife.
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Yes, I am aware about my problem (even according to a psychiatrist also, I am suffering from schizoaffective disorder - but not medical diagnosis provided). I have to control it in a proper way. Medicines are not a perfect solution for mental health. I have to work on my own, through my own will-power and positive thoughts. I will not depend on the medicines and will not make it a habit for future. Yes, I started to take the psychiatric medicines on 2nd january 2021 and stopped it on 19th february 2021 by tapering as advised by psychiatrist. I was taking escitalopram and olanzapine for depression, anxiety, mild trichotillomania, bipolar 1 disorder (most recent episode), moderate cluster b traits, grandiose delusions, odd eccentric belief, premorbid rigidity, anhedonia, non pervasive low mood and mood swings. And in total I had undergone 27 counselling/psychotherapy sessions. Also I completed (in total) 8 weeks of computerized cognitive behavioural therapy. Also, my parents are aware of my problem (they got to know by my college principal) I feel that the thought of antidepressants increase serotonin is theoretical but it's side-effects are confirmed in the sense after stopping antidepressants/antipsychotic, relapse of mood disorder could occur in a severe way.

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If you are not going to use the medication, it is going to be very tough. In that case, you will need to not only work with a counselor but also do a lot of lifestyle changes as advised by a CBT therapist, and completely comply with all the expectations. My recommendation is for you to not rush coming off of the medication right now. The combination of medication with the therapy is ideal and the prognosis will be relatively good. Oftentimes, there can be overlapping symptoms and conditions betw...more
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