Is it healthy for a paranoid schizophrenic to be living in society without medication?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Absolutely not! Mental Health disorders of any kind do not just "go away". Paranoid schizophrenics are dealing with 2 distinct and potentially dangerous conditions, for themselves and anyone around them.
No matter how good you feel and think you are doing, stopping your medication can be fatal. Additionally, you should be seeing a Mental Health provider on a regular basis.
No matter how much you WANT to be normal without any medications, and not have this illness at all, it does not work that way. As with other illnesses (diabetes, cardiac problems, arthritis, etc.) you just can not wish and want this to go away and ***poof*** it happens. Stay on the right track for youself and those around you by staying on your meds as long as you need them. Coordinate with your Dr. regarding any changes, so you are on the safe side.
God Speed

Answer 3

Definitely not healthy for the patient.. being paranoid is psychologically draining, and eventually physically draining. Schizophrenia is a profound disruption in normal cognition and emotion and affects all aspects of a patient's life. Paranoia on top of schizophrenia may at anytime cause the patient to become violent towards others in a misguided fear for his own safety. While medications can have flattening effects, they allow a normal quality of life. The best solution is an individual one, between the patient, their family and a doctor that specializes in mental health.

Answer 4

No, but I suspect you aren't one, so I shouldn't worry about it too much. Untreated schizophrenics have a marked reduction in life expectancy, so no, it isn't healthy.

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Answer 5

Depends on a number of factors and who you talk to. Sometimes yes and sometimes no but, personally I think if one is functioning normally and happy while fighting the symptoms without medication there is no need for medication. It may be a good idea to see a therapist not psychiatrist to have an outside opinion on your mental health.

Answer 6

It may be a good idea, and something that I might recommend on rare occasions.

See "A Beautiful Mind", a film based on the life of John Nash, mathematician and Nobel Prize winner.

I believe that the idea of medication or not is a false dichotomy. Food + supplements may be used with a claimed success rate of 80%.

Answer 7

my brother in law is schizophrenic,he has been admitted to hospitals on and off he has been in assisted living homes on and off and he has also been off his meds on and off,this last time he had been off his meds for almost 2 yrs,it was actually quite remarkable how well he was doing,considering how severe his condition,sadly he was once again taken away,because he had a rather severe case of scabies,personally after watching and being a part of his life for the last eight yrs,i would say yes it is possible only...only if they have people willing to devote the time and energy(and it takes a lot of energy)to make sure they are bathing,eating,etc; i realize that some shizophrenics can be dangerous to others but mostly they are dangerous to themselves,i watched my brother become a lifeless zombie well on his meds,no emotions to anything,the regular emotions of up and down that the rest of us hate and take for granted,anti psychotics are essentially medicated electro-shock treatments,that i feel is no way to live and my experience is that most mentally ill people feel the same way. basically yes i think it is possible,and i also believe that through time in a non medicated,but still treated way they can once again rejoin society as relatively "normal" people. i will say that my brother in law,his hallucinations and voices are not anything like "a beautiful mind" his are evil demons that attack him and cause him incredible anguish and pain,so it must really suck to be on those drugs.

Answer 8

It depends on what the schizophrenic's attitude is toward the voices and the paranoid thoughts. Can they be easily brushed off, or does the person actually believe what they hear?

Answer 9

The symptoms will soon come back and everyday living will be difficult. People usually think they don't need meds anymore especially when they are controlled. That's what the medications do...control the illness.

Answer 10

No but I worked in psychiatry briefly and that is a most unpleasant and difficult situation.