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Q: Paranoid schizophrenia?
My dad has Paranoid schizophrenia
I have no clue what it is.
And im worried.
So far all i know is that its a mental illness.
And my mom keeps telling me not to worry.
Right now my dad is in the hospital and i dont Get to visit him very much.
But my mom says he always asks for a picture of me.
And yes, im a kid.
lol.
So please any info?
Thanks.
♥♥♥

A: You might check out these websites:

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/schizophrenia/summary.shtml
http://www.nami.org
http://www.schizophrenia.ca/files/Rays_of_Hope.pdf

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/schizophrenia/DS00196

They have a lot of very good information on schizophrenia. The first three websites have booklets in pdf format that you can download and save for future reference.

There is also an excellent book, “Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Patients, and Providers” by E. Fuller Torrey, Fifth Edition. I know Barnes & Noble has it. Amazon.com only has the 4th edition. That is very good reading and tells a lot about schizophrenia.

Q: paranoid schizophrenia,?
Hi,

I just found out my ex was diagonsed with paranoid schizophrenia and im just wanting to know any info on this or anything, I just dont know what it is or does…

Any help would be great thanks..
He’s 26, fit and healthy… Just am amazed that he has this…

A: Paranoid schizophrenia is an extremely serious mental illness that causes delusions of persecution. It’s what most people have in mind when they speak of insanity or madness. The good news is that today there are effective medications with which to treat it. The days in which people with schizophrenia had to be locked up in mental institutions are pretty much gone.

Schizophrenia often appears first in young adults. It tends to be episodic, that is, someone can go through a period of schizophrenia and then go back to normal, then perhaps have it again later in life.

Fitness and health have nothing to do with his risk. The cause of schizophrenia isn’t yet known, but it is known that some people are genetically predisposed towards it, and that it can be caused in some people who wouldn’t otherwise have it by a history of marijuana use, as well as by hallucinogens like LSD. In those with the illness, episodes can also be triggered by external factors like stress.

Q: Paranoid Schizophrenia?
My ex-boyfriend was diagnosed with (drug-induced) paranoid schizophrenia about 12 years ago. He is supposed to be on medication – Abilify, however, he stopped taking it about 5 years ago.
Will his disease continue to worsen without medication? His behavior is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. An example of one aspect of his behavior is walking out the door and leaving without saying goodbye to anyone, and he doesn’t even notice that he does it.
He used to be very involved in parenting our son, and over the last year or so, he has lost interest.
Also, he works the night shift, 11 PM – 7 AM, and hardly sleeps.
He is 31 years old. Do you think that one day he will be completely insane if his schizophrenia keeps going untreated?
He’s not my husband, he’s my ex-boyfriend. I mentioned that in the first sentence.

A: You need to get him treatment of some kind, whether that be going to a therapist, or seeking advice from a doctor. No one on here can give you solid advice on your husbands specific situation, because they do not know his specific chemistry, or behavior, and even with that knowledge, medical professionals have trouble coming to any sort of agreement when it comes to mental health treatment. Regardless of this, medical advice is the best advice, so if you care about your husband, confront him about his behavior and tell him his doctor thought that the medication he gave him would be best for his situation for a reason, and that he needs to talk to his doctor about any potentials to going untreated. I am sorry, I know this is a difficult dilemma. Goodluck.

Q: Can paranoid schizophrenia be detected in clinic without true history of the subject?
Can paranoid schizophrenia be detected by a doctor just by talking to a patient without being told about history and other symptoms of the patient. If no, can you suggest some books referencing this.

A: A mental health professional with interview skills can do this sort of diagnosis through interviewing the patient. A medical doctor who is not specifically trained to mental health will have a pretty good idea, and possibly prescribe something to help.

Q: What are the actual differences between paranoid schizophrenia and paranoid personality disorder?
I was looking up symptoms for both, and the only difference I could find was that with schizophrenia, you hear voices and have delusions. However, being paranoid someone’s poisoning you sounds like a delusion in both cases. I myself have most of the symptoms if not all, and occassionally hear voices, but I’m a functioning individual as well. I don’t want to think I have schizophrenia, but I meet all the criteria for that…I can’t find any differences. But if I’m gonna be labeled, I’d rather be labeled with PPD

A: One of the primary differences is the quality of the delusions. A person with paranoid PD might believe that a person they know is trying to kill them. A paranoid schizophrenic might believe that bigfoot is trying to kill them. Besides, with paranoid schizophrenia, there are also the essential features of schizophrenia, which BTW, means split mind. It is characterized by uncontrollable shifts in thought (inability to control your thoughts or maintain a continuous thought process). Either way, a qualified psychiatrist would be the best person to answer the question.

Also, paranoid personality disorder is not necessarily a set of learned behaviors. There is still a lot of debate about that one.

Q: How to tell my family that i may have a paranoid schizophrenia?
My mum has had schizophrenia and it scares the f*** out of me i started slitting my wrist and then became suicidal now i have being feeling weird and according to an online doctors symptoms i may have paranoid schizophrenia to most of you i will properly be too young to have (im 14) how do i tell my family this?

A: You can’t say you “may have”. You need to speak to your GP and he/she will refer you to a specialist. You sound like you need this advice. Do this before telling your family anything, it might make your mother worse.

Edit: Online doctors are good for nothing when it comes to mental health. you have to have face to face interviews.

Q: I just found out my boyfriend has paranoid schizophrenia, what am in for?
My new boyfriend just confesed to me he has paranoid schizophrenia. I am the first person he has ever told. He has been living with it for years and manages it with medication and the rest.

I just don’t know what I am in for, I really like him, and don’t want to break up with him because of potential problems with his illness, but am I just being naive?

He is a really special person, I don’t want to hurt him, but I don’t want to be hurt either – is there any chance for a happy life?

A: If it is already being managed well, and has been managed well for years there shouldn’t really be a problem.

He may run into a relapse down the line but if the meds are working now, an adjustment when he hits a relapse should work just fine : )

If you truly love him you will find ways to cope and help out when/if he hits a relapse. There is definitely a chance for a happy life (more than a chance actually), as you said he has been living with it and managing it for years.

Q: What are some good non-Fiction paranoid schizophrenia books?
I’m looking for a good non-fiction book to read about a patient or patients that have Paranoid Schizophrenia, any ideas?

A: Surviving Schizophrenia by E. Fuller Torrey (non-fiction).

The Eden Express by Mark Vonnegut (non-fiction)

The Quiet Room by Lori Schiller (non-fiction)

A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar (non-fiction)

Lowboy by John Wray (fiction)

Helicopter Man by Elizabeth Fensham (fiction)

Q: If I allow myself to be diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia or PPD will I still be able to use Criminology?
Sorry the question wasn’t worded very well but I was running out of text. What I want to know is if I allow myself to be diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia or PPD, will I still be able to pursue my desire to work as either a forensic scientist or a homicide detective? Please don’t answer unless you know what you are talking about.

A: I’m not a complete expert on this, but this is what I know based on my PSY 202 course, and general knowledge of the law:

Since PPD can be contained (treatable, but not curable– that they knowof), it may hurt you’re chances of getting hired in a detective or enforcement field, but you cannot be immediatley denied because of it.

Choosing a career in the forensics field, you would have a better chance, because it does not involve human-to-human analytic skills (or at least, its not the major aspect of the position).

As most types of disorders, it is generally the best idea to accept medical help. If the condition progresses, there is a chance that you can be clinically declared ill, which will 100% affect everything you do and want to do in your future. It looks better to an interviewer when you accept something like this and if you’re able to describe why it won’t interfer with your work.

Q: Could someone please let me know experienced doctor in Pune who can treat paranoid schizophrenia?
Could someone please let me know experienced doctor in Pune who can treat paranoid schizophrenia? My relative in his late 20 has been diagnosed last year with paranoid schizophrenia. However he does not want medication and not ready to accept the fact that he is not well. He is getting worst day by day. Please help. I don’t know how to convince him to see the Physiatrist. I tried my best but he does not want to go. I am looking for some doctor who is experienced and has handled several such cases.

A: And you want someone recomended of the web?

Go to a hospital.

Q: Is It Possible To Have Paranoid Schizophrenia, With Absolutely No Hallucinations?
I was reading a quote from Heath Ledger about the version of the Joker he played in the new batman movie and he described the Joker as having, among other mental disorders, schizophrenia. Obviously he didn’t mean disorganized or catatonic schizophrenia, since the character wouldn’t be able to function in the way he is supposed to, which just leaves the paranoid type.

So i am wondering, is this new Joker supposed to be hearing voices and/or seeing things that aren’t there or can a person with paranoid schizophrenia have absolutely no hallucinations?

A: Yes, actually a common alternative to hallucinations in P.S. is delusions where instead of seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are created by the mind, there are thoughts and beliefs which aren’t real. I had a client many years ago who believed that he had secret connections to the government and must place tin foil around the microwave at 3:00 so that they can give him their daily update. Technically, he didn’t see, hear, or feel anything that wasn’t there, he just imagined he had special powers, so to speak. strange, isn’t it?

Dr. max L.

Q: what to do about paranoid schizophrenia?
what should i do about my paranoid schizophrenia? besides go to the doctor, is there any self help metheds to deal with this disorder? and yes i am pretty sure i have it.

A: There are a lot of things you can do!

~Talk to your doctor about a treatment plan. Then, learn what all the aspects of that treatment plan mean and make sure that they work for you. There is not a “solve-all” method for all people.

~Educate yourself about schizophrenia. There are tons of books out there (“Surviving Schizophrenia” is an excellent one to start with) that can provide you with tons of information. The more you know, the more you will understand yourself and how to help yourself. Also educate yourself on the various medications and side effects. They are important to know as some of them have serious side effects that you should be watching for.

~Aside from choosing whether or not to take medication (yes, some schizophrenics do fine without medication when they are not psychotic), you need to consider beginning some form of therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective for schizophrenics. You will learn techniques that will help you ignore hallucinations and rationalize delusions. You will also learn how to control anxiety or any other symptoms.

~Eating healthy, getting plenty of sleep, exercising, and stress management all are things you can do on your own that will make a significant difference in your mental health. Do everything you can to manage your stress and stay active. Stress can lead to more symptoms and more psychotic episodes. A sedentary lifestyle will lead to weight gain if you are on any of the anti-psychotics that frequently cause weight gain.

Q: I want to know what is difference between these things? 1-paranoid schizophrenia?
I want to know what is difference between these things?

1-paranoid schizophrenia
2-Delusional disorder
3-Paranoid personality
4-suspicious

Is there anyway to cure Paranoid personality?

A: To answer your last question first; this country (the USA) is a paranoid country. We suspect every other country of harboring ill will and arms against us (that is why we have spies) so If you can find a way to get rid of it you would be a blessing to our country. The Holy Bible is a manual of paranoid schizophrenia; it is no help. But for a more technical description of the symptoms and criteria defining the disorders you enumerated look them up in “DSM-IV TR” the manual used by psychiatrists in diagnosing the disorders or by simply typing the disorder into Yahoo! web search.

Good luck in your research, good mental health, peace and Love!

Q: What is Dr. Hoffer’s method to treat paranoid schizophrenia?
What is Dr. Hoffer’s method to treat paranoid schizophrenia?

A: Read all about it here: http://www.islandnet.com/~hoffer/hofferhp.htm

It’s basically using nutrition and vitamins to treat it instead of anti-psychotics.

Q: i think i might have paranoid schizophrenia?
i am a 15 year old guy and i am really really paranoid and in therapy for depression and have ADD. my moms side of the family has lots of schizophrenia and i think i might have schizophrenia.

so i have ADD, deppression, i rarley sleep or eat and am reaaally forgetful.

A: Really? That’s kinda paranoid to think that…

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