Schizophrenia

[a.b.]

I recently found out a loved one has schizophrenia.  His mother is in dire need of information on this subject.    Is there anyone on this forum who has experience with this?  

[Tibby]

I googled it, and this site came out:

http://www.schizophrenia.com



It looks like it has a bunch of good info.

[Symphony]

What IS schizophrenia?

[ollie]

WHAT IS IT?
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disease. Approximately 1 percent of the population develops schizophrenia during their lifetime; more than 2 million Americans suffer from the illness in a given year. Although schizophrenia affects men and women with equal frequency, the disorder often appears earlier in men, usually in the late teens or early twenties, than in women, who are generally affected in the twenties to early thirties. People with schizophrenia often suffer terrifying symptoms such as hearing internal voices not heard by others, or believing that other people are reading their minds, controlling their thoughts, or plotting to harm them. These symptoms may leave them fearful and withdrawn. Their speech and behavior can be so disorganized that they may be incomprehensible or frightening to others. Available treatments can relieve many symptoms, but most people with schizophrenia continue to suffer some symptoms throughout their lives; it has been estimated that no more than one in five individuals recovers completely.


http://www.schizophrenia.com/

[Symphony]

Thank you, Ollie...

[Willowbirch]

Yes, thank you! We have had a few friends who suffered from this disease. It can be very frightening, especially (of course) for the victims.  

[ollie]

Your welcome.

[a.b.]

Thank you so much for this information.  If you think of anything else that may help email me.  God Bless