Question 1

how to know if i have schizo?

Accepted Answer

Vague question: "schizo" is not a psychiatric diagnosis, so i can only guess about what you are asking about or what the word "schizo" might mean to you.  If by chance you are asking about schizophrenia (and I am only guessing), you can find some info here:
http://www.Nimh.Nih.Gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.Shtml.

Question 2

i was wondering are schizo narcissist?

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Some are and some no: The answer to this question is remarkably complex. To a large extent degree it would depend upon the premorbid personality of the person with schizophrenia. If they were narcissistic before hand they could be narcissistic afterwords. However, once hallucinations and delusions have set in, it is anybody's guess as to whether the hallucinations or delusions will cause them to become more narcissisticor perhaps even less narcissistic.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of schizo affective disorder?

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Symptoms: are that of Psychosis like delusions and hallucinations as well as mood disorders like Depression or Bipolar symptoms. Symptoms may cycle

Question 4

has anybody been on loxapine and cured their schizo?

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Symptom Relief: Loxapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions).  For certain individuals this medication offers a highly effective treatment for their symptoms of schizophrenia.  Schizophrenia is an incurable mental disorder.

Question 5

can a behavioral therapist rehabilitate a schizo affective individual?

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Not sure: I am not sure what you mean by rehabilitate, but i would say that, in addition to medication management, behavioral therapy can definitely be beneficial.  Often times, people with chronic mental illnesses do much better with structure in their lives.

Question 6

what does haldol (haloperidol) do in normal people if you are not schizo?

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Haldol (haloperidol): It basically calms agitation, at low dosages.

Question 7

what is the difference between schizophrenia and schizo affective patients?

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Schizo: Schizophrenia is thought disorder, schizoaffective is both disorganized thoughts with affective component not meeting criteria of bipolar disorder.

Question 8

i have bi schizo affective disorder how do i know if  i have a episode starting?

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Personal symptoms: This is part of your work with your psychiatrist and therapist -- to learn your own personal "early warning system" so that you can get help before it goes too far.  For many people, early symptoms include disturbed sleep -- inability to initiate sleep or stay asleep -- and increasing irritability & agitation.  Those around you might tell you, if you aren't aware.   Talk w/your doctor about this.

Question 9

is schizophrenia, or, as it was known a century ago, dementia praecox, in fact a premature dementia?

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Schizophrenia: 267 M Canada Asks: Is schizophrenia, or, as it was known a century ago, dementia praecox, in fact a premature dementia? ANS: No. But folks may appear demented during an episode.

Question 10

i have a 20 year old son who i think has schizo personality disorder. should i be forcing my son to do activity. i feel so hopeless. please help?

Accepted Answer

Seek counselling: This kind of issue is difficult to sort out for anyone, and your question reveals some frustration with your choices. I would first seek out a counsellor for yourself, to gain perspective &amp; develop some coping  skills. At some point, you will be clearer about what your input can be &amp; the therapist can help you find a way to get the kid some help.

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