Everybody is different. That is why they recover at different times. Sometimes not. Schizophrenia may not be a disease at all, but only a symptom that will eventually go away. People who have brain damage are susceptible,as well as people who have a nervous breakdown, or highly emotional, or who are malnurished. It's complicated. As of today, it has not been proven to be a disease. People who suffer from hallucinations, can recover within few days to couple of years. It depends on the individual. I hope this helps. How long did you you have the symptoms before taking risperdal?

I think it was right after my father's death. He passed away by march 02. I started the symtom by feb 2003.

And thanks for your reply. It help.

I think it was right after my father's death. He passed away by march 02. I started the symptom by feb 2003.

I start to take risperdal by may 2005.

And thanks for your reply. It help.

I really believe you can recover. Your hallucinations will decrease over time. Your symptoms are probably due to your fathers death. Your emotions got overloaded. Is your fathers death still affecting you? That can have an affect on your recovery. As you go down on your meds, you need to change your lifestyle some. You need to make your life simple, relax, and enjoyable. You need to eat healthier, take vitamins, oils like flaxseed oil or fish oil, and exercise. They all make the brain in good shape.

As my brother promise to taking care of me. The major I care now is his health. I also want to have my own little business, so I won't depend on my brother that much.

So I should eat more fish or taking fish oil.

Thanks a lot. U r a great help :d

You need to eat a lot of fish to equal a tablet of fish oil.

"people who have brain damage are susceptible,as well as people who have a nervous breakdown, or highly emotional, or who are malnurished. It's complicated. "


what, all these things fit me.
I have braindamage?
I've always been that way, but always been very intelligent(doesn't mean to brag) n creative. Never been anything wrong with me, except for a 2year long permanent depression after the lost of my love and dad.
I cried daily for months and smoked weed daily 2years. I'm only 16 soon 17.
I've had several episodes of fullblown panic attacks and depersonalization/derealization lately too, all started 2months ago.
This mean i'm about to turn to a uncureable schizophrenic?
Also my dad was diagnosed schizophrenic, but I think the psychaitrist were wrong, cause he only went "crazy" like once a year after toomuch amphetamine.
Anyone, am I going schizo?

All i'm saying is that they have a higher chance in getting hallucinations. If you get hallucinations, it is possibly because of your depression or your panic attacks. Relax. The hallucinations will go away if it is caused by those two. Find a way to get rid of the panic attacks first and then depression.

Ive had schizophrenia for about 20 years, curing time is different for all people.
I agree that getting rid of panic attacks first before depression is the right step. Ive got past the panic attacks but still working on depression, life will get easier as mine is getting better, 20 years of it and its been hell at times but i,m glad i,m still here and improving.
Funnily enough , I suggest a healthy lifestyle, ie doing some fitness programme, either running a couple of miles a week or do a martial art like me, "a fit body helps a sick mind" it helps honestly, try it

hello i have just been diagnosed with schizophrenia two months ago. im only 14 years and its very hard for me to cope. Im on risperdal and they are working, im worried if schizophrenia will ever go away??

neily,
since you are so young, it is possible it occurs during your young age. sometime, brain hormone does affect the symptom especially in puberty. You can try to consult counsellor about your worriness. They are willing to help and keep confidential for your information. Try to share with someone you can trust and it does help for you. It is a mental illness that can just come and go. Keep take the medication regularly and always think positively. You can have a very bright future without it.