Schizophrenia:
Joe
is 25-years-old. Six months ago, he was doing well in the university and
holding down a part-time job in the bar of a local fast food outlet. But
then he began to change, becoming increasingly paranoid and acting out in
bizarre ways. First, he became convinced that his lecturers were “out to get him” since they didn’t appreciate his confusing, off-topic classroom rants. Then he told his roommate that the other students were “in on the conspiracy.” Soon after, he dropped out of school. From there, things just got worse. Joe stopped bathing, shaving, and washing his clothes. At work, he became convinced that his boss was watching him through surveillance cameras planted in the bar's television sets. Then he started hearing voices telling him to find the cameras and deactivate them. Things came to a head when he acted on the voices, smashing several TVs and screaming that he wasn’t going to put up with the “illegal spying” any more. His frightened boss called the police, and Joe was hospitalized. His diagnosis was schizophrenia, undifferentiated type. Joe was placed on some medications and discharged after two weeks and started living with his parents. He attended clinic regularly as scheduled and with the help of his parents, was able to adhere to his prescribed medications and social/community education exercises. After two, he returned to school and his part time job and with the support of his family, friends and employer, is able to work and live independently. YOU CAN HELP THEM WIN THE RACE TO A HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE.
Depression/Anxiety Disorders: DIFFERENT STORIES, SAME CONDITION:
EDDIE:30-year
old male, police officer, single. “the main problem I have with myself is
that I have periods of great fear for just no reason. This happens mostly in
the presence of crowd or a few people. It becomes very difficult for me to
concentrate on what I am doing and is usually followed by increased heart
rate and perspiration which I find very embarrassing. This has resulted in
my trying to avoid public places or chatting in the presence of a few
friends. I avoid going to places like church because I feel people will be
looking at me. The problem has really affected me both socially and
professionally.
SANDY, 29, female, married. No more doing her teaching work effectively e.
g. not writing her lesson notes. Sits in class doing nothing and not
concerned with her students making noise and fighting. The classroom is
untidy and she seems to forget a lot. Husband says when she is asked
questions, it takes a long time for her to reply. She does household chores
with tremendous difficulty and lacks initiative. She complains of “being
lost and dizzy spells". Further inquiry -sleeps well, eats well, clumsy with
dates, psychomotor retardation, diminished self esteem, admits suicidal
feelings but not attempted.
MARTTY:33-year old male Banker with a 5-year history of headache, pulling
and heat in the head, heaviness all over the body, pinching and noisy
sensation in the whole abdomen, moving sensation in legs, feels “out of
myself” . Bad dreams in which masquerades pursue him. Has never attempted
suicide but has occasionally felt fed up because of his illness
LIVY, 42-year old Businessman, married. 4-year history of illness. Had a
sexually transmitted disease just prior to illness and he now links the
illness to the sexually transmitted disease. Complains of waist pain,
internal heat, general body pains diminished libido, abdominal discomfort
and indigestion, pinching in the buttocks and general weakness. Physical
examination and laboratory investigations revealed nothing abnormal.
All names and cases are fictional. Correlations with actual persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.
Do you have similar experiences or stories as the ones above? or do you know a loved one or anybody with such? please see a doctor today. Effective help is available.
Joe
is 25-years-old. Six months ago, he was doing well in the university and
holding down a part-time job in the bar of a local fast food outlet. But
then he began to change, becoming increasingly paranoid and acting out in
bizarre ways. First, he became convinced that his lecturers were “out to get him” since they didn’t appreciate his confusing, off-topic classroom rants. Then he told his roommate that the other students were “in on the conspiracy.” Soon after, he dropped out of school. From there, things just got worse. Joe stopped bathing, shaving, and washing his clothes. At work, he became convinced that his boss was watching him through surveillance cameras planted in the bar's television sets. Then he started hearing voices telling him to find the cameras and deactivate them. Things came to a head when he acted on the voices, smashing several TVs and screaming that he wasn’t going to put up with the “illegal spying” any more. His frightened boss called the police, and Joe was hospitalized. His diagnosis was schizophrenia, undifferentiated type. Joe was placed on some medications and discharged after two weeks and started living with his parents. He attended clinic regularly as scheduled and with the help of his parents, was able to adhere to his prescribed medications and social/community education exercises. After two, he returned to school and his part time job and with the support of his family, friends and employer, is able to work and live independently. YOU CAN HELP THEM WIN THE RACE TO A HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE.
Depression/Anxiety Disorders: DIFFERENT STORIES, SAME CONDITION:
EDDIE:30-year
old male, police officer, single. “the main problem I have with myself is
that I have periods of great fear for just no reason. This happens mostly in
the presence of crowd or a few people. It becomes very difficult for me to
concentrate on what I am doing and is usually followed by increased heart
rate and perspiration which I find very embarrassing. This has resulted in
my trying to avoid public places or chatting in the presence of a few
friends. I avoid going to places like church because I feel people will be
looking at me. The problem has really affected me both socially and
professionally.SANDY, 29, female, married. No more doing her teaching work effectively e.
g. not writing her lesson notes. Sits in class doing nothing and not
concerned with her students making noise and fighting. The classroom is
untidy and she seems to forget a lot. Husband says when she is asked
questions, it takes a long time for her to reply. She does household chores
with tremendous difficulty and lacks initiative. She complains of “being
lost and dizzy spells". Further inquiry -sleeps well, eats well, clumsy with
dates, psychomotor retardation, diminished self esteem, admits suicidal
feelings but not attempted.MARTTY:33-year old male Banker with a 5-year history of headache, pulling
and heat in the head, heaviness all over the body, pinching and noisy
sensation in the whole abdomen, moving sensation in legs, feels “out of
myself” . Bad dreams in which masquerades pursue him. Has never attempted
suicide but has occasionally felt fed up because of his illnessLIVY, 42-year old Businessman, married. 4-year history of illness. Had a
sexually transmitted disease just prior to illness and he now links the
illness to the sexually transmitted disease. Complains of waist pain,
internal heat, general body pains diminished libido, abdominal discomfort
and indigestion, pinching in the buttocks and general weakness. Physical
examination and laboratory investigations revealed nothing abnormal.All names and cases are fictional. Correlations with actual persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.
Do you have similar experiences or stories as the ones above? or do you know a loved one or anybody with such? please see a doctor today. Effective help is available.