How to Treat Early Onset Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a lifelong condition in which patients withdraw from reality and live in a world of hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking/behavior. This condition requires lifelong treatment even though there may be periods in which the patient feels better. So what treatments are available for this condition?
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Administer medication on a daily basis at the same time everyday to ensure medications are constantly in the body.
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Don’t stop taking medication. Some medications have several side effects that you may not want to tolerate. Ask your doctor to prescribe a different medication.
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Attend individual therapy (psychological therapy) to learn about methods for coping with this condition and methods for improving communication skills, relationships and your ability to work and stick to a treatment plan.
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Attend family therapy to educate your family on what you’re going through and to enable them to help you stick to your treatment plan.
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Plan for a relapse. Even with a great treatment plan, relapses are bound to happen.
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Stop smoking if you smoke and stop drinking if you drink. Nicotine and alcohol interferes with medications.
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