Schizophrenia

A disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly.

What is Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia often experience symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking, and difficulty in social situations. These symptoms can be very distressing for the person with schizophrenia, as well as for their family and friends.

Schizophrenia usually begins in the late teenage years or early adulthood and is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and brain chemistry factors. It is a complex condition that can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and requires ongoing management.

Treatment for schizophrenia typically involves a combination of medication and therapy, as well as support from family and friends. With proper treatment and support, many people with schizophrenia are able to lead productive and fulfilling lives.

“Below is a poem about the psychotic episodes. They are tales that have haunted my mind for years. These poems tell the story of millions.’’
-Dan Hoeweler

Blast Off to Insanity
By Dan Hoeweler

They say I am mad
That I am evil
And creepy
That my genes are corrupted
And my brain is deformed
That my actions are freaky
That my behavior is not the norm

They then ask me the question
“Sir why are you this way?”
I tell them as such:
“A genetic predisposition
An environment unsound
The reasons for madness
Don’t matter to me
For I believe
In the world
Of impossibility”

Wacko Schizo
Psycho and nuts
Call me whatever
I don’t mind
For I can escape
To a strange world
And leave you behind.

I’ve seen places from hell
with fires and flames
Of torture and madness
It’s name is taboo
Psychosis, psychosis
Does it scare you?

Madness, Madness
A self destruct button
That I pressed
Years ago
To blast off on a mission
To a planet
Where the aliens are free
To play with
My memories

Here things are different
Many say they are strange
Here it’s the “normals”
That are deranged
If you want to be different
If you want to be free
From logic and reason
Then come and meet me
On this strange planet called
Insanity

Causes

The exact cause of schizophrenia is still not fully understood, but it is believed to be a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and neurobiological factors.

Research suggests that genetics play a significant role in the development of schizophrenia. Studies have found that people with a family history of schizophrenia are at a higher risk of developing the disorder themselves. However, genetics alone are not enough to cause schizophrenia, and environmental factors also play a role.

Environmental factors that have been linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia include prenatal exposure to viruses or other infections, maternal malnutrition during pregnancy, and stressful life events. Substance abuse, such as marijuana and amphetamines, can also trigger the onset of schizophrenia or worsen symptoms in people who are already predisposed to the disorder.

Neurobiological factors that may contribute to schizophrenia include imbalances in neurotransmitters, abnormalities in brain structure and function, and disruptions in neural circuitry.

It's important to note that while these factors are associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia, they do not guarantee the development of the disorder. Schizophrenia is a complex and multifaceted condition, and further research is needed to fully understand its causes and develop effective treatments.

Symptoms

The exact cause of schizophrenia is still not fully understood, but it is believed to be a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and neurobiological factors.

Neurobiological factors that may contribute to schizophrenia include imbalances in neurotransmitters, abnormalities in brain structure and function, and disruptions in neural circuitry.

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