Schizoaffective Disorder Questions

Do it slowly.
Better to consult a psychiatrist in-person, near your place of living.
One suggested way:
break lonazep md (0.25) into 4 (almost) equal pieces (i know it is a very small tablet and pill breaker, easily available online for 30 to 60 rs can help). Take 3 parts (pieces) daily for 7 to 10 days, then take 2 parts daily for next 7 to 10 days, then take one part daily for next 7 to 10 days & then stop taking.
In case you have moderate to severe recurrence of your anxiety, ...more

Ketamine helps in depressive disorder or depressive phase of bipolar mood disorder. It doesn't help in mania, hypomania or mixed phase of bipolar disorder.
Your condition needs to be assessed first, to come to conclusion if ketamine infusions are going to help you or not!
I have experience of administering more than 300 ketamine infusion for my patients suffering from treatment resistant depressive phase of mood disorder conditions.

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.

Yes, he needs to know what his problem is. The medication seems to be suitable but it needs to work in the long run. If it is not having a desirable effect, then either consult the same doctor or go to another to review the medication or dosage. He has a serious condition and must accompany medication with psychotherapy. This will take a long time and expect many relapses if he does not cooperate. for cooperation, he must know what his problem is and his involvement in his recovery is very impor...more

Unnecessary medication without experts' advice may lead to problems. Sometimes people fall prey to marketing personnel. Pl check with your local doctor who understands herbals. Or consult on private Lybrate link, chat or phone, with name of contents of the product. Also tell your history of health.

Wake up early go for walk or jogging, start doing yoga, do meditation also, maintain a healthy diet, with this you need proper homeopathic treatment.

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
There's no cure for bipolar disorder, but you can manage your condition by following a treatment plan and making lifestyle modifications. In severe cases of depression, temporary hospitalization may be required.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
There is no cure for bipolar disorder, but through behavior therapy and the right combination of mood stabilizers and other bipolar medicines, most people with bipolar disorder can live normal, productive lives and control the illness.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

Hello Lybrate user,
bipolar disorder is combination of mania & depression. Some times patient will have the symptoms of mania & sometimes depression.in depression patient will having low appetite, low mood ,no interest, insomnia etc
if you see any changes in patients mood need to immediately consult with your psychiatrist. So he can prescribe the medicines according to current symptoms of patient.in psychiatric disease regular follow up with psychiatrist & regular intake of medicine is v...more

Hello,
It seems that the diagnosis of schizophrenia has been confirmed and she has placed on medication. there is an urgent need for her to continue the medication and schizophrenia needs to be controlled. IVF can be carried out at the same time. But remember that medication for schizophrenia is must for her. there is no definite proof as yet that resperidone can harm the fetus and it shouyld be used as the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to fetus