especially if they have no friends,relatives,,,,only depending on their mother,,,,how he will live his life?,,,,what he is going to do?,,,,,can he (schizophrenia people) live alone ?........
2007-01-30 08:02:14 · 9 answers · asked by mohamed e 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes schizophrenia can live on their own, a lot often do. As long as they are able to remember to take their medication daily and to look after them selves it is fine, sometimes you can have a professional make house calls each day or every few days to check everything's ok that they're taking care of them selves.
I know plenty of schizophrenics who have done it including my self, but it depends on the individual. It is actually shown it is better for schizophrenics to live out of home away from their parents. To have them taking care of them selves (even if they need a little help from someone every now and again) to take their medication daily and to do everything everyone else does like shopping and cooking and cleaning has been proven to help most people in this situation and it is even advised by a lot of doctors.
Jobs are often hard for the person to hold so disability pay is often required, it is more than doable. Talk to their doctor about whether they think they are ready, if medication is working then go for it.
2007-01-30 10:11:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
People with schizophrenia live just the same as you or I.
If they have been depending on their mother, they will have to learn to depend on other people, and probably on themselves as well. This may take some time, but it will happen - it's really not much different than moving out on to your own after living at home as a teenager.
If they need assistance they can always reach out to any number of agencies that provide that little bit of extra help - I would suggest checking with government mental health services or any non-profit mental health agency. They can get the person started in the right direction.
And... absolutely... they can live on their own, if they so choose.
2007-01-30 16:12:24 · answer #2 · answered by barbieisthe1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all put the person first not the disability so people with Schizophrenia. They can live on their own but therapy and treatment is very important so they can live comfortable lives. They really can do anything a person without schizophrenia could do. I think of it more as a gift than a disadvantage.
2007-02-02 20:06:47 · answer #3 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who suffer from schizophrenia can lead a very 'normal' and fulfilled life. Schizophrenia is a mental ilness and like a physical illness this can be treated with medication in the form of tablets or injection. People who suffer from schizophrenia should accept help from private, voluntary and statutory organisations therefore when relapse occurs they can recieve the help required. I have a number of patients who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and who lead very active and independent lives. In some cases it may take time to find the suitable medication or treatment where hospital admission may be required. His mother should help him to recieve the right care, whilst living in the community, e.g. (community psychiatric nurse) who can then monitor his mental health and will advise him and his mother of his best treatment plan if he should relapse.
2007-01-30 16:19:03 · answer #4 · answered by no 1 nurse!!! 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, difficult situation. it depends on what type of schizophrenia he has. he could be high functioning, and live alone, many do. he just has to be sure that he is seeing a doctor and taking the right medications. perhaps he could join a mental health program, because many of them hold groups that help work on social skills and other skills and in the mean time he would be interacting with people with somewhat or very similiar issues.
2007-01-30 16:13:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are talking about you? Since your last question was about magic curing schizophrenia. Come on, now. I hope you are seeing a therapist and are taking your medications. It is treatable and there is no reason that you can't have friends and go out and do things like other people. You'd be amazed at the people you pass on the street who have schizophrenia and other mental health conditions who get the help they need and can live pretty much normal lives.
2007-01-30 16:08:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the severity.
My uncle is schizophrenic and he lives with his mum who is paid to be his carer. He is 40 odd and his illness iss severe, he is also on lots of medication.
I also have a friend and he is mildly schizophrenic, he lives alone and has a job but has to take medication to keep it under control. If e stops the medication as he has done before he will end up being sectioned in a mental hospital.
2007-01-30 16:07:19 · answer #7 · answered by cigaro19 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah sure they can live alone. They will live just like everyone else and they will make friends and maybe start there own family.
2007-01-30 16:10:08 · answer #8 · answered by Rachel Bitchface 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are resources available. Is unfortunate that our health care system does not make this as highly prioritized. We could all benefit from better services made available and affordable for all who suffer from this disease.
2007-01-30 16:21:35 · answer #9 · answered by bountyhunter101 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋