treatment for schizophrenia Posted: 05-10-08 10:07am
I'm only almost seventeen, and I'm fairly
sure I have schizophrenia. As far as I can
tell from reading about it; it's something
along the lines of acute and
undifferentiated. I'm starting to get
tired of hiding it. Thus far, the only
people that know- that I've bothered to
tell- are a few very close friends that I
know don't judge me for it, that's like
four people. and the only reason I felt
comfortable telling them is primarily
because they could possibly have it too
(in a school around 21-2,200 students.
that's at least 20 others), or I just
trust them that much. Lately, I find
myself wanting to tell my mom about it,
which is probably a good thing, I know.
but it's not like we have the money to get
me treated if it turns out that's what I
need (wouldn't doubt it at this point).
That's the main thing that keeps me from
just randomly going up to my teacher or
flat out telling my mom "hey, guess what,
I think I'm a schizo". well, that and most
of the time, I don't want to get treated;
sometimes I like my way of thinking just
the way it is, even if everyone else calls
it crazy (they're just jealous and don't
understand). At the moment, my mate is the
closest I can get to a therapist, and I
know that in the long run, that's just not
going to cut it. Simultaneously though, I
don't want my mom to have to shell out a
bunch of money to treat something that I
don't really want to be treated for (she
already tried that for my laziness in
school- didn't work). Being a Gemini, I
also happen to be cursed with
indecisiveness, so once again I find
myself not knowing what to do, and this
seemed like a place that could help.
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Birch
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Posted: 05-11-08 12:38pm
Hey there KK,
I don't know if you have schizophrenia or
not, but I do know that if you are
diagnosed and treated when you are
younger, you will have a much better
prognosis. Because (to make a long story
short) the synapses in the brain of an
individual with schizophrenia are
misfiring, after years of this misfiring
occuring with no intervention they start
to wear down. And it becomes very, very
hard to treat. The earlier you get help,
the better off you are.
Please tell someone about your concerns.
If your Mom doesn't have money, there are
other avenues to pursue, and many mental
health agencies (I don't know wher eyou
are, though) have free services for those
who qualify.
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antigone
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Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 781 Location: IL
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Posted: 05-11-08 22:44pm
Birch is correct in treating any mental
disorder early. Recent studies have shown
that left untreated, some mental disorders
can cause permanent brain damage. This
drastically complicates treatment and
stability. Progression of the disorder is
of concern as well. Tell your mom. You
need to find out if there is anything
going on and what treatment options you
have. Medications can be received
discounted or free from the drug
companies. Doctors can provide you with
samples to assist with coverage of
medications. I hope you will pursue this
with your mom.
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crayola110
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Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 5
Posted: 05-12-08 14:19pm
How about talking to your school counselor
too? This will be free. Just set up an
apointment through your office
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