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Post by margueritehill on Jun 3, 2016 6:07:50 GMT
Hello! I'm a 59 year old mother with a son who was diagnosed in 2013 with paranoid schizophrenia. He is 28 now. I have studied and read and researched so much about this terrible BRAIN DISEASE THAT IS GENETIC! This is a website I came across in my searchings for answers. I just wish I knew what my son thinks about, his hopes and dreams, if any. He doesn't seem to have any and I myself am very very very sad and depressed. I've never been actually, truly depressed before, but I am now. I love my son so much. He is a good and kind soul. Not only is it genetic, but also biological and environmental factors. My family on my mother's side, there are several other relatives who are/were schizophrenic (paranoid type). I do not believe that schizophrenia can be healed with herbs, incantations, prayer, there is nothing special about being schizophrenic in the sense of having special gifts or that people with schizophrenia are somehow more enlightened and have reached a parallel universe or some other bull crap! I am devastated! I have lost the son I loved and raised. My heart is truly broken. I take offense to people who think it's "cool, man" to be schizophrenic! Like a natural acid trip! Complete stupidity! As of now, my son is doing well on an antipsychotic, except that he has no life which is so sad to see. If I am in the wrong place because of my beliefs, please let me know. All I really want is for my beloved son to be happy.
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Post by snowstorm on Jun 3, 2016 10:59:09 GMT
Hello and welcome to the forum. I am diagnosed with sz but I don't personally believe it is a 'brain disease'. There are many factors that could lead to psychosis imo - though going through psychosis can make someone feel very unwell.
Healing is a personal journey as well, different approaches help different people.
Does your son get any psychological/social support (for example occupational therapy) to attempt to try and improve his motivation? A lot of the availability of the extra care that can be so valuable depends upon the area where you live.
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Post by Admin on Jun 4, 2016 17:34:34 GMT
Hello! I'm a 59 year old mother with a son who was diagnosed in 2013 with paranoid schizophrenia. He is 28 now. I have studied and read and researched so much about this terrible BRAIN DISEASE THAT IS GENETIC! This is a website I came across in my searchings for answers. I just wish I knew what my son thinks about, his hopes and dreams, if any. He doesn't seem to have any and I myself am very very very sad and depressed. I've never been actually, truly depressed before, but I am now. I love my son so much. He is a good and kind soul. Not only is it genetic, but also biological and environmental factors. My family on my mother's side, there are several other relatives who are/were schizophrenic (paranoid type). I do not believe that schizophrenia can be healed with herbs, incantations, prayer, there is nothing special about being schizophrenic in the sense of having special gifts or that people with schizophrenia are somehow more enlightened and have reached a parallel universe or some other bull crap! I am devastated! I have lost the son I loved and raised. My heart is truly broken. I take offense to people who think it's "cool, man" to be schizophrenic! Like a natural acid trip! Complete stupidity! As of now, my son is doing well on an antipsychotic, except that he has no life which is so sad to see. If I am in the wrong place because of my beliefs, please let me know. All I really want is for my beloved son to be happy.
Hi & welcome to the forum. Have been chatting with you on mental health forum. The general project plan is here - healingsanctuary.proboards.com/thread/57/project-planHave a read of it all & see if that suits your current needs.
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Post by Admin on Jun 4, 2016 18:10:45 GMT
If I am in the wrong place because of my beliefs, please let me know. Your welcome to post what you like within the forum guidelines. i for one don't entirely agree with the beliefs that you have around it all, but as i said on the other forum, am happy to agree to disagree.
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Post by Admin on Jun 4, 2016 19:28:59 GMT
The Myth of Schizophrenia as a Progressive Brain Disease recoverynet.ca/2012/11/28/the-myth-of-schizophrenia-as-a-progressive-brain-disease/Abstract Schizophrenia has historically been considered to be a deteriorating disease, a view reinforced by recent MRI findings of progressive brain tissue loss over the early years of illness. On the other hand, the notion that recovery from schizophrenia is possible is increasingly embraced by consumer and family groups. This review critically examines the evidence from longitudinal studies of (1) clinical outcomes, (2) MRI brain volumes, and (3) cognitive functioning. First, the evidence shows that although approximately 25% of people with schizophrenia have a poor long-term outcome, few of these show the incremental loss of function that is characteristic of neurodegenerative illnesses. Second, MRI studies demonstrate subtle developmental abnormalities at first onset of psychosis and then further decreases in brain tissue volumes; however, these latter decreases are explicable by the effects of antipsychotic medication, substance abuse, and other secondary factors. Third, while patients do show cognitive deficits compared with controls, cognitive functioning does not appear to deteriorate over time. The majority of people with schizophrenia have the potential to achieve long-term remission and functional recovery. The fact that some experience deterioration in functioning over time may reflect poor access, or adherence, to treatment, the effects of concurrent conditions, and social and financial impoverishment. Mental health professionals need to join with patients and their families in understanding that schizophrenia is not a malignant disease that inevitably deteriorates over time but rather one from which most people can achieve a substantial degree of recovery. [Rest in Link]
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Post by Admin on Jun 4, 2016 22:45:41 GMT
I have studied and read and researched so much about this terrible BRAIN DISEASE THAT IS GENETIC! You can't have done as it's Not a genetic brain disease. Depression is a chemical imbalance of serotonin - Best get to the psychiatrist & get some prozac. Where has all this come from & where do people discuss such things? Have never heard anything/anyone discussing anything of the kind?
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Post by lisamadera on Oct 31, 2017 11:46:38 GMT
Hi and welcome to the forum.
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Post by calvin on Nov 11, 2017 10:06:53 GMT
Welcome to the forum. I am also new here.
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