It is a long-term chronic disease in which the perception of reality is impaired, the ability to distinguish is eliminated, characterized by beliefs that cannot be changed by persuasion, social isolation or withdrawal, and accompanied by unusual speech and behavior. It causes high degree of incapacity. Its prevalence is around 1% in almost every society. It often occurs in the 20s.
There are worrying symptoms such as hearing voices that are not heard by others, thoughts that you are being controlled - that what is going on in your mind is being read by others, that you will be harmed, and that people are talking about you.
There is no single known cause of schizophrenia; like many diseases, it is the result of the interaction of many genetic, behavioral, seasonal and geographical factors. The probability of occurrence in people with a family history of schizophrenia is higher than the population average. In some patients, it starts with a sudden and noisy picture, and in others it progresses insidiously. Symptoms vary depending on the type of schizophrenia.
- Delusions (beliefs that are not based on reality and cannot be changed)
- Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, smelling things that do not exist in reality, strange taste sensations, skin contact , feeling of wandering)
- Inappropriateness (disorganization) in movements and behaviors (moving quickly from one thought to another, excessive meaningless speech, moving too slowly or quickly, making repetitive movements)
- Emotion and lack of expressions, inappropriateness
- Low energy, lack of motivation, decrease in life energy
- Away from social life, problems in family, school and work life
- Catatonia (an abnormal state for a long time Maintaining body shape and posture)
It is essential to consult a physician in the presence of symptoms such as Considering his denial, it is very important that his relatives take him to a doctor.
Schizophrenia treatment; It is primarily performed with antipsychotic group drugs. While the symptoms of the disease are treated with medications, psychotherapy, group and family treatments are also provided to solve the social problems caused by the disease and problems in social life, and to provide motivational support during the long treatment process.
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