Please share an interesting fact about living with schizophrenia.

"My: "my mind has been both my best friend and my worst enemy, " says elyn saks.

Ignore: This needs to be treated early on, not when it's worse.

Ignore: Join nami. It is an invaluable resource and support.

Ignore: A person with schizophrenia might distort reality but their feelings are very real.

1%: 1% of the population of the world runs the risk of developing schizophrenia.

Ignore: Schizophrenia can affect anyone, regardless of their race, sex, age, culture, or economic status.

Ignore: Stay on medication and meet with your psychiatrist regularly to reduce the need 4 hospitalizations.

Ignore: Family and friends should try minimizing highly intense emotional reactions or environment.

Ignore: Regular exercise has a positive effect on physical and mental health of those with schizophrenia.

Ignore: You may have to reality test issues for them, is the ceiling black or white. Is today Thursday.

Ignore: Learning social skills & the value of relationships paves the road of recovery!

Ignore: Medications can keep the hallucinations at bay and help keep thoughts straight.

Follow: Follow a consistent daily routine which provides balance, stability, and simplicity- lowering stress.

Ignore: You are not alone. Many have and get by ok. Get help accepting and try treatments until one helps.

Ignore: Regular follow up with psychiatrist and supervision of medication intake. Compliance is a challenge.

Ignore: Long acting meds are available that can help people who struggle remembering to take Rx regularly.

A Beautiful Mind: John Nash, a mathematician, a Noble Prize winner, and the subject of the Award winning 2001 film "A Beautiful Mind" suffers from Schizophrenia. It is believed that his unique thinking pattern, characteristic of Schizophrenia, has contributed to the development of Game Theory for which Nash was awarded a Noble Prize.