Ida Said:

Does anyone have any suggestions on how is best to approach a pt with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia?

We Answered:

I am a paranoid schizophrenic and can help you with some things.
When talking to them do not stare then in the eyes, it often makes them uncomfortable when talking to them sit if they are sitting or if you are near some chairs.
When talking with them sit down next to them, not across from them and do not stand over them while they are sitting, these make it less stressful it is how friends sit with one another, across or standing while they sit sends of vibes of dominance.
Never speak to them as though they are mentally ill, talk to them and treat them as a friend.
When delusional do not try and make them see logic, what they see is real to them and nothing will change their mind, don't work them up on it and agree just listen and nod and talk to them about it in a comfortable way.
Don't touch them, it often makes them and people in general uncomfortable, get rid of the formal mumbo jumbo and just treat them as a human as though they are a casual friend I cannot stress that one point enough.
Find things you can relate too, you may not be able to relate to delusions and voices but when they talk of something that scares them tell them a story of something that scared you.
Listen, don't interrupt and be there for them, throw all professionalism out the door and stick with being friendly, my doc is the only one i have ever found because she talks to you as another person not a doctor which is why she is great at her job.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions I am always available my contact info is there in my profile.

Vivian Said:

Do you think there is a perfectly sane correlation between schizophrenia and religion?

We Answered:

It is clear to me you have no idea what you are talking about.
Wait until someone you love suffers from schizophrenia & kills themselves then you may understand .
Stupid , heartless or just plain uncaring.

Leslie Said:

schizophrenia without hallucinations or delusions?

We Answered:

yes, they can have catatonic schizophrenia

John Said:

Case study on aspects and schizophrenia?

We Answered:

Hey Irishred,
Book recommendation:
"Signs of Mental Illness" by Mitchell Gibson, M.D.
I hope you can find because it is truly fascinating.

Martha Said:

Do you believe what Dolores Malaspina said was the irrefutable truth about schizophrenia is true?

We Answered:

reinflatable or irreducible it makes sense the problem is the old dude with the heaviest bank roll is going to look like suspect out there today and he can buy the socks off off tighty whitey, and if she has a kid it is business as usual,so what else does it prove other than you can't fix stupid and Ron white already coined that so it leave other problems like autism in which the age is a determining factor in the males age too, i can't spell big words but they help clout a point across~I'm currently cross sectioning everything in life as suspect to being big brother think tank in origin