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In this article, Taeya will be talking about paranoid schizophrenia, the mental illness that disturbs most people's everyday lives.
Paranoid Schizophrenia
Paranoid Schizophrenia
By Taeya Hennings
By Taeya Hennings
Paranoid schizophrenia is a disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly. This mental disorder is more commonly found in men and young boys. The age range for males is from late teens to early 20s and, for females, it is from the late 20s to early 30s.
Paranoid schizophrenia does not have a confirmed cause. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it does not have a confirmed cause. It is not contagious, so it does not spread from person to person like the flu. Instead, most people are born with paranoid schizophrenia. Symptoms include the following: chemical imbalances in the brain, congenital brain problems, and communication disruptions between areas of the brain. People often get diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia from at least two of the main five symptoms of this mental disorder. Main symptoms last at least one month and overall effects last at least six months and disrupt work and social life in order to get diagnosed.
Paranoid Schizophrenia does not have a cure, but it is mostly treatable, as long as the person is willing to get help, making the disorder more bearable. People with paranoid schizophrenia often undergo treatments and often get medication, which helps. Some other methods for treatment besides prescription are self-taught therapy and psychotherapy.
Some patients with paranoid schizophrenia are hospitalized in order to seek help. According to Healthline, most people suffering from early paranoid schizophrenia are placed in hospitals if they feel they are going to be a harm to themselves or others. Others with paranoid schizophrenia who cannot provide themselves with basic necessities such as clothing, food, and shelter are also placed into hospitalization.
Paranoid schizophrenia is a mental illness that can affect anyone at any age. It is a frightening mental illness that most people do not get help or treatment for. However, knowing that it can be treated and more bearable to handle can help individuals with paranoid schizophrenia to cope with everyday life.
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