My mother is schizophrenic what are my odds of being schizophrenic?

Question

Or having some type of mental disorder

Answer 1

Higher than average, but by far, the odds are that you won't. Something like 10% if I recall, but that's a statistical average which means not much. You know what to watch for so don't live your life in fear of something that's not apt to happen. And, if you do start to become symptomatic, get help quickly before progression really begins: less symptoms = less drugs = better, near normal life.

~bipolar

Answer 2

There is certainly evidence that there is a genetic factor in the occurrence of schizophrenia, but it only means you are at a slightly greater risk than normal, not that you are doomed to get it. Did you have any problems with your mom's illness growing up? That is far more likely to be an issue.
Don't worry. The odds are that you will be just fine and that you will be a more empathetic person for the experience.

Answer 3

>try to observe your mother or let someone take note all behavior she does ,the usual moods...
>monitor everything .the food she take,even the medicine/supplement she is taking...
>then try to research and compare what you take note...
>i think you should know first or attend ant seminar that will discuss schizophrenic ..so you know how to deal with that kind of attitude...
>or you may see if your mother has a problem with schizophrenic..
>whether she has it or not still you gain some knowledge about that kind of sickness.
>you gain you never loose..

Answer 4

the odds are 2 to 1.

Answer 5

you are at an increased risk for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression.

rates of schizophrenia among relatives
http://www.schizophrenia.com/sz.images/schizophrenia.risks.jpg

Answer 6

Read this part and see what science say's.

How Genes Contribute to Schizophrenia:
http://www.schizophrenia.com/hypo.php#genes

Answer 7

Ask the voices and then you'll know.