Schizophrenia, the unknown voice of the mind
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that deeply affects the way people think, feel and behave. This disease can lead to hallucinations, delusions and disturbances in thinking and behavior. Hallucinations mean seeing or hearing things that do not exist externally, and delusions are false and irrational beliefs that a person may believe in their connection with other people. Reality... Losing them, a matter that can make it very difficult. Schizophrenia is one of the mental disorders. It is relatively common.. about 221 people out of every 100,000 people in the world are suffering from it.... This disease requires continuous and lifelong treatment because if it is not treated, the symptoms will worsen and the person may face more serious complications such as the risk of suicide or death.. This disorder....
What is schizophrenia?
As we said, schizophrenia is one of the serious mental disorders that directly affects a person's way of thinking, behavior and feelings....This disease puts the affected person in the face of severe social and psychological challenges by creating a disorder in the expression of feelings and the ability to understand reality....Schizophrenia is considered one of the most destructive cases that in many cases, mental disorders affect a person's social relationships..school or workplace....affected people usually express their behavior They have problems with their normal selves and sometimes they may show abnormal and terrible behaviors... This disease is a chronic disorder that accompanies a person until the end of his life and there is no definitive treatment for it, but with the help of a psychiatrist or psychologists at the Pishourah Counseling Center, its symptoms can be controlled.... Schizophrenia Symptoms
- Confusion of thought process and content (hallucinations)
- Confusion in perception (hallucination)
- Unintelligible speech
- Disruption of behavior and emotions
- confusion (word salad)
- Emotional indifference
- Lack of speech
- Reluctance
- Lack of pleasure in obtaining pleasure
- Away from people
Stages of schizophrenia
The stages of schizophrenia are divided into three main parts:
1... ### preliminary stage
This stage begins with the appearance of the first symptoms and often occurs during adolescence or early adulthood.. In this period, gradual changes appear in the person's behavior, feelings and performance.. 2... ### active stage
At this stage, the obvious symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, delusions, speech and behavior disorder and other specific symptoms appear clearly and it becomes easier to diagnose the disease.... 3... ### remaining stage
This stage occurs when the positive symptoms of the disease such as hallucinations and delusions are reduced or stopped.. but some negative symptoms remain.. For example, isolation, apathy and reduced social interactions may continue and significantly affect the person's life.
Schizophrenia is associated with significant social and occupational impairments.. Among individuals with schizophrenia, deficits in reading ability are much more severe than would predict the general cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia.. A person may not be able to advance in education and hold down a job, even when cognitive skills are sufficient to perform tasks... (American Psychiatric Association, 1401, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5-TR, Dr. Mahdi Ganji, first volume, Savalan)
The relationship between loss of self and schizophrenia
Most people who suffer from schizophrenia and attempt suicide have already reported that they hear imaginary voices around them....these voices are so convincing to them that they sometimes even suggest the method of suicide....this is explained in the fourth chapter of the book "Illusions". is.. the "other" disappears.... in the book **"Anatomy of Abel"** he mentions how the real story of suicide of a person with this condition goes.... this person imagines that he is harming another person, he is harming himself, but in reality he is harming himself.... that even when attempting suicide, this person looked at himself from a third person perspective and did not know that he was killing himself.... when a person with Schizophrenia suffers a cognitive collapse, the boundary between himself and others may be completely lost for him.... In such a situation, his suicide can be interpreted as a kind of "suicide"...
The role of genes in schizophrenia and its relationship with specific brain cells
By carefully examining genes and brain cells, researchers have achieved new findings about schizophrenia. By mapping genetic risk factors in certain brain cells, they succeeded in identifying complex mechanisms related to this disease. The results showed that excitatory neurons, which are responsible for transmitting nerve messages, receive the greatest effect from these genes. It can also be concluded that treatments based on genetic maps can pave the way for targeted and personalized treatment methods for people with schizophrenia. Unfortunately, so far, there is no specific test or test for the definitive diagnosis of schizophrenia. The effect of drug poisoning or more precisely the use of drugs is the symptoms on the occurrence of the disease.. Diagnosis, the doctor may refer the patient to a psychiatrist or a psychologist.... The experienced specialists of the Victory Center, by conducting detailed interviews and observing the mental and behavioral state of the patient, try to provide a definitive diagnosis with a more comprehensive evaluation... **It is about the way people look at and treat patients with schizophrenia or other mental illnesses.**
Ways to support people with schizophrenia
- Get help from experts
- Give them self-care.... - Be friendly but respect their privacy.... - Remind them of the truth.... - Support them.... - Don't argue and listen to them.... Treating Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia, despite its severity, is fortunately controllable.... by receiving appropriate specialized help according to the severity of the disorder, the symptoms of the disease can be reduced and the person can be helped to manage his life better... ### Drug therapy
Considering that schizophrenia has genetic and hereditary roots, the first and most important method of its treatment is drug therapy.. Antipsychotic drugs play an essential role in controlling the symptoms of the disease and preventing its recurrence.... ### Hospitalization
In cases where it is not possible to control the symptoms of the disease at home and the patient's condition is very critical, it is recommended to be admitted to the hospital.
Social skills training helps the patient to reduce their anxiety and gain more information about the disease, medications, side effects and the importance of following the treatment plan.. The main goal of these trainings is that the person can return to society and live independently.. This type of treatment is designed to improve cognitive problems.. Abilities. Cognitive-behavioral therapy also helps to change the beliefs, thoughts and cognitions that affect a person's mood and behavior... these treatment methods together can significantly improve the quality of life of people with schizophrenia... services such as specialized counseling, psychotherapy, drug treatment and continuous support... the main goal of the Victory Psychology Clinic is to improve the quality of life of people with schizophrenia and support their families... for more information and to schedule an appointment, you can contact the clinic Call...
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