2007-01-06 12:12:43 · 8 answers · asked by mar 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
With the treatment out there today, it is possible for those diagnosed with schizophrenia to lead normal lives. However, the potential spouse should be well aware of what COULD happen (if their mate stops taking medication). A person who marries someone with this disorder has to be very supportive and have a good understanding and education of it.
2007-01-06 21:20:42 · answer #1 · answered by zimmiesgrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and it is major that the medications prescribed be taken faithfully. Many of the Mentally ill are married and the spouse helps them to maintain a good , healthy, mentally stable life. So sad to see the diagnoses, and such a terrible illness. New medications help the patients live a normal, happy life. It can be done and many are doing it. I would advice the couple not to have children. So sad and I only wish happiness for the Mentally ill. Such a cruel illness. Years ago it was terrible. Many did not marry and died in Menal Institutions. Now days the patients have a chance. America takes care of the Mentally ill. I wish them all well.
2007-01-06 12:20:11 · answer #2 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the symptoms. They now think that "schitzophrenia" might be a blanket term for several different disorders. It manifests itself differently in different people. I have personally known people who had been diagnosed; in some ways they led more or less "normal" lives - but they couldn't work, and their social lives were clearly impaired. If one was to ask me if these particular people could marry and have normal family lives, my answer would be, most likely no.
2007-01-06 12:38:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless he is unstable or you feel it would not work. Statistically, you would not believe how many people with mental illness lead normal lives, approx . You would also not believe how many people are crazy that have not been diagnosed.
Mental disorders are common in the United States and internationally. An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four
2007-01-06 12:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by christinedaae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were my cousin I would never tell you to marry someone with schitzophrenia. I mean, that disease causes hallucinations and it causes people to love "out of touch with reality". My friend's Mom has it, and she can cook and do things--but she hallucinates. Also, that disease can be passed on to your children.
Well, if you believe that this is TRULY the man for you--you have to make sure he takes his Meds EVERYDAY. If he stops it can be ugly. Just understand that you will be his nurse for the rest of your life. Good Luck.
2007-01-06 12:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by Victory 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are some really good medications for this now, if he stays on his medications he could lead a normal life.
2007-01-06 12:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That may be, but YOU will always have to make sure he takes his meds. Without fail, his life may depend on it!
2007-01-06 12:19:31 · answer #7 · answered by LucySD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the type of schizo and how far advanced the disease is
2007-01-06 12:16:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋