I got hit with schizophrenia when I was 14. I thought these things happen only in movies.
2006-09-01 03:16:39 · 11 answers · asked by raj r 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You are what you are. If you want to live a good life, ALWAYS AND FOREVER TAKE YOUR MEDS!!!!! You may feel OK and think you don't need them - but it isn't so! This condition isn't one that comes and goes. If you are, you are. The most important thing is to keep on firm, level footing...the meds do that. I wish you all the best.
2006-09-06 17:23:46 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet Gran 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got hit with it? No, you were diagnosed with it at 14. Schizophrenia shows up in the early years. In fact, if you have not been diagnosed with it, or know you have it and don't want the diagnosis, by the time you are 30, you most likely will not have it. It develops normally around the age of 6-15, so, you are not any more "deadly" than anyone else. I believe that you should seek some information. The more you know about your illness, the better equipped you are to deal with it. If you ignore it and deny that you have it, you may be doing yourself some harm. Seek out information and goto a support group that can help you understand what is happening. I wish you the best of luck, and hey, 2.5 million Americans have Schizophrenia, so, you aren't alone! Good luck.
2006-09-01 03:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by Ca-C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people that have schizophrenia normally have an age range for their first psychotic break. This is 15-25 in men and 25-35 in women. I think the earlier you get treatment and an understanding of the disease the better off you will be regardless of the age you are when you have schizophrenia
2006-09-01 16:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by nicole26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age of onset doesn't necessarily impact the severity of the illness. More important is how the person responds to medication, if they follow the treatment plan set for them (i.e. medication, therapy, etc), and the support system they have in place.
When unmedicated, some people with schizophrenia become suicidal, so it's certainly dangerous in that respect.
2006-09-01 03:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by EDtherapist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say its a deadly disease. If its treated properly you can live a quite normal life. However if left untreated it can have serious affects not just for you but other people around you. My eldest sister suffers with this disease it took years to finally diagnose her with it and believe me before treatment started it was like a living nightmare living with her. Just plod on with your treatment and you should be ok
2006-09-05 02:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by kelly j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on the severity. And on the persons be certain to proceed therapy. My ex-husband has had it through fact he became 17, and he's a valuable corporation guy with a real sources license and owns his own save. you may in no way wager he became sick. Too undesirable he could not save it in his pants...
2016-11-23 17:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which is most prominent in younger age group males.
Schizophrenia is most persistent in people who are exposed to depression. It can recurr again if not cured properly.
2006-09-01 03:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by indian 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
stay on your medication.and keep you medical appointments.lab work,Dr.who gave.wright out a journal.and wright how you feel daily,watch for changes in your self,have your spouse,friend or other,wight about any changes.and you will be fine,don!t worry so much unless you stop your meds.that's when **** happens...
2006-09-06 11:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by tysgrandma99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not deadly only a misfunction of the Brain and is easy controlled today with pharmacuticals.
Take care!
2006-09-01 03:23:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
And the movies don't do it justice, huh? Get good medical advice, and stay on your meds, forever.
2006-09-06 16:27:43 · answer #10 · answered by charlies mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋