What you Should Know About Schizophrenia Symptoms
Delusions: These are false ideas. You may believe that someone is spying on you, or that you are famous or etc.
Hallucinations: You many see, feel, taste, hear, or smell something that is not real.
Disorganized speech and thinking: When you talk, you move from one subject to another in a way that does not make sense. You may also make up your own words or sound.
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someone we did not recognize. It got even worse after that point but he is now getting help. While going through this experience with him, we have learned a lot about him and the illness. The best treatment for the patient is for them to take their medication and to receive support from their loved ones. This makes all the difference.
DO’s & DON’Ts During an Episode DO’s- Talk to them like your equal. Approach them in a softer manner and let them know some things are not right to do. When they are talking about their hallucinations or delusions, reason with them, but do not feed it on. Show love and support to let them know that they are not alone.
Anosognosia: Lack of insight.
Myth Many people believe that people living with schizophrenia have split personalities. This is not true!
About QJ My brother, QJ, was first diagnosed with schizophrenia about a year and a half ago. He was very depressed and wouldn’t talk. He often seemed frustrated because none of us could help him or feel what he was feeling. And like with any other patient, the symptoms got worse and he drastically changed into
DON’Ts- Don’t stare at them with a blank or confused face, this throws them off and hurts their feelings. Do not shout or yell at them when they make a mistake because they are not aware that their behavior is inappropriate. Do not try to change their perception or call them out when they share a delusion or hallucination. Do not call them offensive names or make disrespectful comments.
Do not call them offensive names or make disrespectful comments.
Possible contacts:
NAMI Of Greater Chicago Has More resources Available. Number: 312-563-0445
Heartland Health Outreach (Mental Heath and Addictions Services for Homeless Adult's) 8am- 5pm. Number: 773-751-4125
Chicago Department of Human Services– 311
Lutheran Social Services 9am-8pm. Number: 773-282-7800
Community Mental Health Council, 8704 S. Constance– 9am-5pm. Number:773-7344033
Circle Family Care, 1633 N. Hamlin— 8am5pm. Number: 773-276-1200
Scans of Normal Vs. Schizophrenic affected brain