It can help you all learn more about your symptoms, improve your communication and help you support each other. Antipsychotic medication can help reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia. You should work together with your doctor to find the right antipsychotic for you. They can cause side effects and you should tell your doctor if they become severe. There may be a different antipsychotic you can try or other medications you can take to help with the side effects. Learning to spot the early signs of becoming unwell can prevent you having a relapse.
Signs can include losing your appetite, not sleeping well or feeling anxious. You may develop mild symptoms such as hearing quiet voices, feeling suspicious, or finding it hard to concentrate. Tell someone you trust or your doctor or support worker if you notice any early signs so that you can get help to avoid a relapse.
It can help to plan ahead by writing an advance statement to help friends, family and medical professionals make decisions on your behalf. Try to eat well , exercise , get enough sleep , stop smoking and avoid stress where you can.
Peer support — where you talk to other people who have the same diagnosis or symptoms as you — can help you feel less alone, increase your self-esteem and share ways of coping. Our in-patient program is especially effective because it gives you time to focus on your health and the steps you and your loved ones can take to overcome the challenges of schizophrenia. During your stay, we carefully balance medications to control delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking, and paranoia.
Individual and group therapy can improve your coping skills and help you manage stress, maintain effective communication, rebuild healthy relationships, and gain insight from others experiencing schizophrenia. The self-help measures we promote and support at Creative Care include routine exercise, a healthy diet, and avoidance of self-medicating behaviors or substance abuse.
For treatment that works, contact Creative Care today at They may include: Delusions The most common symptom of schizophrenia, delusions can take many forms and go far beyond imaginative or wishful thinking.
How can I manage my schizophrenia? What causes schizophrenia? The causes of schizophrenia are not yet fully understood. Some things that make it more likely that someone will develop schizophrenia are: having particular genes physical injuries to the brain traumatic experiences using drugs such as cannabis.
Patterns of symptoms. Who gets schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is seen in all countries and cultures. Getting help for schizophrenia Early medical care is vital to a good recovery. Where to get help — Australia Your GP family doctor — a GP can refer you to a public mental health service or a private psychiatrist, psychologist or private hospital clinic.
Your local mental health service — assessment and treatment at public mental health centres is free. Where to get help — New Zealand Your GP family doctor — a GP can refer you to a public mental health service or a private psychiatrist, psychologist or private hospital clinic. Your District Health Board. How is schizophrenia diagnosed? There is no test for schizophrenia and no special sign that proves someone has it.
How is schizophrenia treated? More about treatment of schizophrenia Recovery from schizophrenia If a person with schizophrenia gets the right treatment and the support they need, they can manage their symptoms. How does schizophrenia affect people? Other health problems for people with schizophrenia People with schizophrenia often have other problems with their mental health and physical health.
These can include: anxiety and depression problems with drug and alcohol use health problems caused by smoking physical health problems. More information on staying physically healthy Suicide is one of the main causes of death for people with schizophrenia. More about feeling suicidal. Remember People with schizophrenia experience psychosis, which means they can have serious problems with thinking clearly, emotions, and knowing what is real and what is not.
When someone with schizophrenia gets the right treatment, they can think and act like themselves again. Several voluntary organisations provide help and support for carers. Friends and family should try to understand what schizophrenia is, how it affects people, and how they can help.
You can provide emotional and practical support, and encourage people to get appropriate support and treatment. As part of someone's treatment, you may be offered family therapy.
This can provide information and support for the person with schizophrenia and their family. Friends and family can play a major role by monitoring the person's mental state, watching out for any signs of relapse, and encouraging them to take their medication and attend medical appointments.
If you're the nearest relative of a person who has schizophrenia, you have certain rights that can be used to protect the patient's interests. These include requesting that the local social services authority ask an approved mental health professional to consider whether the person with schizophrenia should be detained in hospital.
Many people with schizophrenia experience periods of depression. Do not ignore these symptoms. If depression is not treated, it can worsen and lead to suicidal thoughts. Studies have shown people with schizophrenia are at an increased risk of suicide. If you've been feeling particularly down over the last month and no longer take pleasure in the things you used to enjoy, you may be depressed. See your GP for advice and treatment. The warning signs that people with depression and schizophrenia may be considering suicide include:.
If you feel there's an immediate danger of the person attempting to end their life suicide , stay with them or have someone else stay with them. Remove all available means of suicide, such as sharp objects and medication.
Page last reviewed: 11 November Next review due: 11 November Living with - Schizophrenia. Self care includes: maintaining good physical and mental health preventing illness or accidents effectively dealing with minor ailments and long-term conditions As part of the care programme approach, you'll be in contact with your healthcare team regularly.
Spotting the signs of an acute schizophrenic episode Learning to recognise the signs that you're becoming unwell can help you manage your illness. You may also notice some milder symptoms developing, such as: feeling suspicious or fearful worrying about people's motives hearing quiet voices now and again finding it difficult to concentrate You may also want to ask someone you trust to tell you if they notice your behaviour changing.
Taking your medicine It's important to take your medicine as prescribed, even if you start to feel better. Healthy living Keep healthy As well as monitoring your mental health, your healthcare team and GP should monitor your physical health.
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