What do
you know about schizoid personality disorder?
It is incorrect to say that a writer wrote that schizoid patients don't care what anyone says. On the contrary, schizoid patients are very sensitive, and the delusions of this type of person are over 100.
It can be said that the role of the environment and the way society interacts play an important role in developing schizoid.
What is written about
schizoid patients is written by some conservative writers and in some places
hides the truth.
Instead of accusing the
person himself, the environment and the way the departments and government
treat the person should be examined and all aspects and issues surrounding it
should be examined.
And if you want to conduct a fair and
impartial investigation without any division and distinction and based on the
report of one person in an institution, it cannot be approved by psychologists
if these psychologists have an inherent conscience and are human.
Schizoid personality
disorder is a condition where a person shows very little, if any, interest and
ability to form relationships with other people. It's very hard for the person
to express a full range of emotions. If you have schizoid personality disorder,
you may be seen as keeping to yourself or rejecting others.
As experts, we cannot
blame a person who has suffered from schizophrenia. We must examine the
environment in which the person lives for a realistic and fair analysis so that
we do not encounter fundamental problems.
In approximately 80
percent of mental patients and schizophrenia, the environment, people around
them, and the type of political and social system have had a negative impact on
the individual and have caused such problems.
You could be diagnosed
with schizophrenia if you experience some of the following symptoms:
Hallucinations.
What is the
cause of schizophrenia?
Most schizoid patients
have delusional thoughts and their entire life and thoughts are delusions
The
vulnerability-stress model in schizophrenia
The cause of
schizophrenia is not yet fully known. There are various theories in this field.
It seems that the vulnerability-stress model is a model that can give patients'
families more knowledge about the cause of the disease and ways to prevent
recurrence.
What you will read
The vulnerability-stress
model in schizophrenia
This model focuses on
two important factors:
Which of the two
factors above plays a more important role in the occurrence of schizophrenia?
This model focuses on
two important factors:
A) The vulnerability of
the patient's nervous system due to:
The individual's
hereditary predisposition to develop this disease
Chemical changes in the
patient's brain
Injuries to the
individual's nervous system at birth
Psychological stress
(tension) resulting from stressful life events or stressful environmental
conditions in the patient's life
The interaction of
these two factors, namely parts A and B, can cause the disease to occur. As a
result, the family can play an important role in preventing the recurrence of
the disease, considering the role of these two factors in the cause of the
disease.
Which of the above two
factors plays a more important role in the occurrence of schizophrenia?
The relationship
between stress (mental stress) and the vulnerability of the patient's nervous
system is like a seesaw. The greater the individual's hereditary predisposition
to develop this disease, the less psychological stress is needed for it to
occur. In this case, even getting angry with a friend may cause the disease to
relapse.
The following methods
can be used to reduce the vulnerability of the patient's nervous system:
Regular medication
Control and evaluation
of the patient's warning signs (warning signs are explained in another
brochure)
Reducing the patient's
stress (mental pressure)
Supporting the family.
Realistic expectations
from the patient within their capabilities.
Creating a balance
between too much or too little stimulation in the patient's daily life.
By better understanding
the interaction of these two main factors and using information about the
disease, the patient's family can play a major role in reducing the frequency
of relapses and help the treatment system (doctors and staff, nursing,
psychological support).
Delusions.
Disorganised thinking.
Lack of motivation.
Slow movement.
Change in sleep
patterns.
Poor grooming or
hygiene.
Changes in body
language and emotions.
Schizophrenia
This section covers
what schizophrenia is, what the symptoms are and how you can get treatment.
This information is for people affected by mental illness in the world who are
18 or over.
Download Schizophrenia
factsheet.
What are
the key facts?
Schizophrenia is a
mental illness that affects the way you think, feel and behave. It affects
about 1 in every 100 people.
Schizophrenia may
develop during early adulthood. There are different types of schizophrenia.
You may experience
‘positive’ and ‘negative’ symptoms of schizophrenia.
Positive symptoms are
when you experience things in addition to reality. For example, you might see
or hear or believe things that others do not.
Negative symptoms are
when you lose the ability to do something, or it is affected. For example,
losing motivation to do things or becoming withdrawn. They often last longer
than positive symptoms.
Professionals are not
sure of what causes schizophrenia. There are many different causes. The main
factors that can contribute towards the development of schizophrenia are
believed to be genetics and the environment.
There are different
types of treatment available for schizophrenia, such as medication and
psychological treatments.
What is
schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a
serious mental illness which affects the way you think, feel and behave. The
symptoms may affect how you cope with day to day life.
You could be diagnosed
with schizophrenia if you experience some of the following symptoms:
Hallucinations
Delusions
Disorganised thinking
Lack of motivation
Slow movement
Change in sleep
patterns
Poor grooming or
hygiene
Changes in body
language and emotions
Loss interest in social
activities
Everyone’s experience
of schizophrenia is different. Not everyone with schizophrenia will experience
all these symptoms.
According to the Royal
College of Psychiatrists, schizophrenia affects around 1 in 100 people. For
some people, schizophrenia can develop during young adulthood and develop
slowly.
The early stage of the
illness is called ‘the prodromal phase’. During this phase your sleep,
emotions, motivation, communication and ability to think clearly may change.
We have created a video
called ‘what is schizophrenia?’ You can watch the video by clicking on this
link.
What is
psychosis, and how is it related to schizophrenia?
Psychosis is a medical
term. If you live with psychosis, you will process the world around you
differently to other people. This can include how you experience, believe or
view things.
Experiencing psychosis
is usually part of schizophrenia. People who live with other mental health
conditions can experience psychosis too.
See our webpage on
Psychosis for more information.
What
myths are there about schizophrenia?
There are some myths or
mistaken beliefs about schizophrenia which can come from the media. For
example,
‘Schizophrenia means
someone has a split personality’
This is not the case.
The mistake may come from the fact that the name 'schizophrenia' comes from 2
Greek words meaning 'split' and 'mind'.
‘If you live with
schizophrenia, you cannot work’
Many people who live
with schizophrenia can work, either full or part time. Especially if their
condition is stable and they have right support. Those who live with
schizophrenia are often keen to work and play an active role in society. Work
can be a key element in recovery.
‘People who live with
schizophrenia are dangerous’
Those who live with
schizophrenia are not usually dangerous. People who live with schizophrenia are
far more likely to be harmed by other people than harm others.
There is a higher risk
of violent behaviour from those who live with schizophrenia. But, as with
people who do not live with schizophrenia, much of the risk is linked to the
use of street drugs or alcohol.
Sometimes people who
live with schizophrenia commit violent crimes. The media often report them in a
way which emphasises the person’s mental health diagnosis. This can create fear
and stigma in the general public. But it should be remembered that:
violent crimes are also
committed by people who do not live with schizophrenia,
it is often later found
that the person was failed or neglected by the mental health system, and
the crime might have
been prevented if the person had received the care and support they needed.
So, it is not right to
say that schizophrenia equals dangerous.
Kind regards
Samuel
samuel.ku35@gmail.com
0046735501680
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