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What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that affects almost 2.2 million American adults (approximately 1 out of every 100). If you or someone you love has schizophrenia, treatment can help. People with schizophrenia often have trouble thinking clearly or making decisions. They may have a hard time telling real life from fantasy. They may also find it a challenge to deal with other people. These can all be symptoms of schizophrenia. What causes schizophrenia? No one knows for sure. But experts think it is linked to certain chemicals in the brain. When these chemicals are out of balance, a person can get schizophrenia. The illness seems to be caused by different things. A family history of the disease is one example. While there is no cure for schizophrenia, it can be treated. Many people are able to feel better by taking medicines called antipsychotics. These medicines can help people with schizophrenia stop seeing things that others do not see. Or feeling sad and depressed. Or not trusting people around them. Antipsychotic medicines seem to work by restoring the balance of chemicals in your brain. Schizophrenia generally consists of the following kinds of symptoms. Positive symptoms: Such as delusions or hallucinations—which are also known as seeing or believing things that are not real. (These are called “positive” symptoms because they are there but shouldn’t be.) Negative symptoms: Such as social avoidance, emotional withdrawal—which are also known as a lack of feeling, or expression. Starting to do things, but not following through. Taking no pleasure or interest in life. (These are called “negative” symptoms because they refer to things that are missing.) Disorganized symptoms: Confused in thinking and speech. Acting in ways that do not make sense. The above are the most common symptoms of schizophrenia, but they can also happen at the same time as the following symptoms: not being able to focus, unable to solve simple problems, being sad, or not being able to remember things.

Control Measures Consult a Physican for the proper medication. Rest and sleep proper. Eat lots of raw vegetables and fruit. Drink lots of water. Don't hibernate. Go outdoors Exersize. Think positive.

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