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If a mother developed schizophrenia what is the likelihood of her children developing it? Can it be…. Click Here to Read More

Does it differ between people? When the person first starts having paranoid thoughts / delusions and minor hallucinations can they doubt them at times when first developing it? How long does it take for it to set in completely while developing schizophrenia or related…. Click Here to Read More

I have a project in my psychology class. I got the topic schizophrenia and my teacher wanted us to find short (roughly 5 minute) clips of something that deals with schizophrenia, whether it be something they see or feel or hear. It could be from a movie, documentary, whatever. It needs to be roughly 5 minutes or so. I was considering Donnie Darko only because that’s the only movie that I’ve seen that deals with schizophrenia. I’m sure there are other movies, that’s just the only one I’ve seen. Anyway, help is much…. Click Here to Read More

I have paranoid schizophrenia diagnosed but my friend, who shows very similar symptoms to me, has been diagnosed with psychosis and has been told its not schizophrenia. What is the…. Click Here to Read More

I always thought I had depression until I read about schizophrenia (I was just curious) and I noticed I have some of the symptoms (Affective flattening, Alogia, and Avolition, poor concentration, smelling things others don’t, and hearing things other do not). How do I tell the difference? I can’t go to the doctor because my mom refuses to take me to the doctor…. Click Here to Read More

Cancer: Terminating disease(with few exceptions), you know you are going to die, you are prepared to die, you suffer, your family suffers but you have support and can manage life until you die. Schizophrenia: hallucinations, paranoia, you think every one is out to get you, can’t function in a normal way, self consciousness, anxiety, depression, its so bad that 40% of people with schizophrenia attempt suicide, it CAN be treated but full recovery is unlikely. What do u…. Click Here to Read More

Hi. I’m just wondering what are the chances of becoming successful if someone has schizophrenia and bipolar at the same time? I know it’s very slim some say but I’d like to know if anybody has known anybody out there who’s succeeded in their chosen line of work with these disorders? Also what should I do to help myself…. Click Here to Read More

Product DescriptionBeyond the Tears: A True Survivor’s Story is a memoir that begins with the suicide attempt of an abused and addicted twenty-five-year-old woman. In the aftermath, she commits to counseling to recover from anxiety and depression associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The author engages the reader in her private therapy sessions. The young woman reveals dysfunctional family relationships, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and mental illness. Due to the therapeutic process, the woman discovers a path to love and the value of life, and she…. Click Here to Read More

I am a 34 year old female. What are my chances of developing schizophrenia? I also want to note that it is not within my immediate…. Click Here to Read More

ISBN13: 9780738719269Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Product DescriptionFifteen-year-old Aura Ambrose has been hiding a secret. Her mother, a talented artist and art teacher, is slowly being consumed by schizophrenia, and Aura has been her sole caretaker ever since Aura’s dad left them. Convinced that “creative” equals crazy, Aura shuns her own artistic talent. But as her mother sinks deeper into the darkness of mental illness, the hunger for a creative outlet draws…. Click Here to Read More

Product DescriptionTHE FIRST REAL NOVEL ABOUT SCHIZOPHRENIA It is 1967. Kevin has just graduated from high school in the university town of Laketon, New York. People dressed in red are after him and his truck starts laughing at him. Then the Satan bugs arrive. Even these events don’t stop him from falling in love. Kevin’s journey with schizophrenia takes him through some of America’s most turbulent and exciting times, from anti-war rallies and communes to cross-country road trips and Woodstock. In state hospitals and homeless in New York City, Kevin has the experiences that define a…. Click Here to Read More

Product DescriptionIn this powerful, sometimes harrowing, deeply felt story, Patrick Tracey journeys to Ireland to track the origin and solve the mystery of his Irish-American family’s multigenerational struggle with schizophrenia.For most Irish Americans, a trip to Ireland is often an occasion to revisit their family’s roots. But for Patrick Tracey, the lure of his ancestral home is a much more powerful need: part pilgrimage, part investigation to confront the genealogical mystery of schizophrenia–a disease that had claimed a great-great-great-grandmother, a grandmother, an uncle, and,…. Click Here to Read More

Product DescriptionSchizophrenia: A Blueprint for Recovery provides innovative techniques to work with a person in psychosis, move him or her into recovery, and aid in rejoining mainstream society. Topics include the building of schizophrenic psychosis, hallucinations and false perceptions, working with someone in psychosis, stabilizing on medication, and counseling for self-understanding. “After my wife and I read Schizophrenia: A Blueprint for Recovery, it was like a light came on for us.” – Father of young person formerly in psychosis “Milt Greek’s thoughtful,…. Click Here to Read More

Product DescriptionThe Eden Express describes from the inside Mark Vonnegut’s experience in the late ’60s and early ’70s—a recent college grad; in love; living communally on a farm, with a famous and doting father, cherished dog, and prized jalopy—and then the nervous breakdowns in all their slow-motion intimacy, the taste of mortality and opportunity for humor they provided, and the grim despair they afforded as well. That he emerged to write this funny and true book and then moved on to find the meaningful life that for a while had seemed beyond reach is what ultimately…. Click Here to Read More

Just so you know, i dont live with my mother anymore. I live with a relative. Im 13, and both my mother and my grandmother have it, and im not sure about my great-grandmother, etc. i know its genetic. I do get paranoid sometimes, but honestly, who doesnt? and id there anything i can do to reduce my chances of devolping…. Click Here to Read More

I read that schizophrenia is very difficult to diagnose and sometimes done when no other alternative condition can be diagnosed. What things in particular during a session would be signs to look for when a therapist thinks a patient might have schizophrenia, since during the session the patient’s not going to say they are hearing things which I also read is the number one indicator and in some cases the person never hears voices anyways. Thanks for any…. Click Here to Read More

Product DescriptionIn this book, thirty-five young, recently diagnosed patients speak about schizophrenia and the process of recovery, while two specialists illuminate the medical science, psychoeducation, and therapeutic needs of those coping with the illness, as well as access to medical benefits and community resources. A remarkably inclusive guide, the volume informs patients, families, friends, and professionals, detailing the possible causes of schizophrenia, medications and side effects, the functioning of the brain, and the value of rehabilitation and other services. In their…. Click Here to Read More

Product DescriptionThere are so many schizophrenics under bridges and in prisons because conventional medicine treats this mental illness as a consequence of excess dopamine in the brain. Since there is no such excess, this treatment does not work. What Really Causes…. Click Here to Read More

First of all, I have to take pills every 24 hours. Secondly I know other similar jobs that require a certifacation flat out refuse to certify anyone with any type of psychosis. My schizophrenia is not a problem and I can pass any psyche evaluation with flying colors. I just want to know if any of this would end up being a…. Click Here to Read More

I’m just curious and this is not to offend anyone, but a lot of the symptoms of Schizophrenia sound like symptoms of other mental illnesses. Since there is no proven way of diagnosing someone Schizophrenic, then what are some illnesses that could be mistaken for Schizophrenia? You can be diagnosed with it but there is no way to prove for sure. They have to go by what symptoms a person has and assume, which I think is pretty much BS, because like the first answerer said, it could just be anxiety…. Click Here to Read More