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Asked for male, 22 years old from Mumbai
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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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Reparenting Technique, BA, BEd, Transact...read more

Psychologist•Bangalore
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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
Asked for female, 30 years old from Gorakhpur
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Psychologist•Patna
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Your daughter needs psychological counseling and psychological autosuggestion therapy through the online process for three weeks without any medication for the permanent solution of psychological problems of mild schizophrenic disorder you can contact me for this on Lybrate website thank you.
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Asked for male, 33 years old from Ahmedabad
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MD Medicine, DM Neurology

Neurologist•Panchkula
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I being a neurologist its difficult to comment on the problem you are facing. But my sincere advise will to get hold of a decent psychiatrist or a institute/medical college with a psychiatrist for proper treatment. You should not neglect it and these can be treated. At the moment you seem to be getting a cocktail of medicines and this needs to be relooked at for better treatment.
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PhD - Psychology

Psychologist•Patna
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The problem 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.
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MBBS, DPM (Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist•Thrissur
Amisulpiride is good
tips for helping a loved one with schizophrenia
•educate yourself. Learning about schizophrenia and its treatment will allow you to make informed decisions about how best to cope with symptoms, encourage your loved one to pursue self-help strategies, handle setbacks, and work towards recovery.
•reduce stress. Stress can cause schizophrenia symptoms to flare up, so it’s important to create a structured and supportive environment for your loved one.
•set realis...more
Asked for male, 25 years old from Aurangabad
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Neurologist•Panchkula
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Hello lybrate-user,
schizophrenia is disorder which requires careful monitoring and correct dosages by a psychiatrist who is well versed with the management. Asprito is used for many psychiatric disorders. I feel though you can try holistic measures and spritual healing you will be better off continuing the medication. You can visit your doctor who has prescribed the medicine and he will modify or prescribe other medication. It is wise to visit a psychiatrist.
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Asked for male, 19 years old from Kolkata
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Reparenting Technique, BA, BEd, Transact...read more

Psychologist•Bangalore
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 ...more
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M.Phil - Psychology

Psychologist•Bangalore
You will need to take therapy along with medicines. You need to consult a psychologist for you to have optimum treatment.
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Asked for male, 29 years old from Aurangabad
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Hello,
there is no medicine which will improve your memory or concentration its just a myth. Memory and concentration require hard repetitive work and spend more time with few well deserved breaks, meditation and physical exercise within your limits of tolerance will also help. A good conducive atmosphere regular hours and daily fixed routine will be a good way to go ahead.
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Asked for male, 34 years old from Delhi
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MD Medicine, DM Neurology

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the treatment for schizophrenia is required and it needs to be treated. All medicines have certain side effects, your doctor will be the best person to talk to and decide if there is a need to change or stop the the medicine in case there are any side effects.
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