Question 1

whats residual schizophrenia?

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Schizophrenia: Is a chronic, lifelong illness marked by exacerbations and periods of remission.  Sometimes alter in life the exacerbations just don't happen anymore and this is called residual schizophrenia.

Question 2

if you get residual schizophrenia can you get it again?

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Schizophrenia : Is a lifelong illness, and though it may get better it doesn't go away.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: residual schizophrenia?

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Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a primary psychotic condition. See my prior description of schizophrenia regarding what is disorganized schizophrenia. Residual schizophrenia is a subtype of schizophrenia characterized by an absence of active criterion a symptoms (eg delusions, hallucinations, and/or disorganized speech/behavior) in the setting of ongoing (attenuated) schizophrenia-related role impairment.

Question 4

what is the treatment for residual schizophrenia?

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Same: If you still have residual symptoms following an initial response to treatment, you may need an adjustment of your medication(s), may have co occurring conditions that have not been addressed yet or may need other therapeutic interventions in addition to what you are being treated with. Talk to your psychiatrist.

Question 5

i always think of the same idea over and over i have schizophrenia and iam on medication?

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Depends on idea: it depends on the type of idea that you are thinking of repetitively as to whether that is abnormal or may represent loss of control or lack of control of your schizophrenia.if they are the type of thoughts that you feel are inappropriate and are bothering you then you need to speak with your doctor immediately. If it's on how to cure breast cancer then, please continue to indulge your efforts.

Question 6

i want to go back on my medications but my mommy can't know . doctors told me before i have schizophrenia i was off them cause i wasn't in the country?

Accepted Answer

Adulthood: This is something you really want to discuss with your psychiatrist ... As it sounds like a highly complex issue.  You can locate a psychiatrist in your area by searching the treatment locator tool on www.psychiatry.org

Question 7

what medication can you get prescribed for schizophrenia?

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Several: There are several antipsychotic medications.  The choice would depend on the patient's symptom cluster and medical history.

Question 8

what should i do about my schizophrenia? is there medication?

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Docs/Meds +LovedOnes: Schizophrenia is a challenging condition 2 live with. But having a strong network of people in your life is huge factor in how well people diagnosed w/ it R able 2 manage their symptoms &amp; live well. access to quality healthcare also significant! See: http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/05/05/family-of-many-schizophrenia-patients-report-positive-personal-growth/54442.html

Question 9

do all types of schizophrenia have to be treated with medication?

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Schizophrenia: Psychotic symptoms and disorganized thought processes can be helped with medications.

Question 10

what is a good medication for schizophrenia and panic?

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Several Kinds: You really need to see a psychiatrists to get started on the proper medicine. They will make sure there is nothing else medically going on and get you on the medicine that is the safest and most likely to help. If you don't have a psychiatrists speak to your primary care doctor.

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