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Schizophrenia By Renae Montgomery BEH/225 February 3, 2012 Introduction This paper will discuss schizophrenia in detail; we will learn what causes this disorder, the symptoms and treatments that individuals have to go through as they deal with this overwhelming way of life The beginning “The Swiss psychiatrist, named Eugen Bleuler, created the term, schizophrenia. This word comes from the Greek roots schizo, which means split and phrene which means mind to label the uneven philosophy of individuals with this illness. Ever since Bleuler's time, the characterization of schizophrenia has continued to adjust, as researchers attempt to correctly define the diverse categories of mental illnesses. Researchers…show more content…
However, genetic factors appear to play a role. Certain environmental events may trigger schizophrenia in people who are genetically at risk for it. You are more likely to develop schizophrenia if you have a family member with the disease. “ (Vorvick, 2010) Signs and Symptoms The signs and symptoms will fluctuate for each individual, however an individual that suffers from this disorder will display one or more of the following symptoms, which include; “Delusions: These are beliefs that are not true, such as feeling people are following or trying to hurt them, believing other people can read their minds, or beliefs that they have special powers or abilities”. (Schizophrenia, 2007) “Hallucinations: This usually takes the form of hearing voices that are not there, but people with schizophrenia may also see, smell, taste, and feel things that are not there”. (Schizophrenia, 2007) “Bizarre behavior: This can be expressed in many different ways. In short, the individual behaves in ways that seem inappropriate or strange to other…show more content…
This disorder is basically repeated involuntary movements that an individual has no control over. A medication called Clozapine is the most current treatment for decreasing schizophrenia symptoms, however this medications also carries a high risk of more side effects than any other antipsychotic medications. For many people that have been diagnosed with schizophrenia know that this is a lifelong condition, they know that medication is need to control the symptoms of this illness, and that taking antipsychotics will forever be a part of their daily
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