As someone whose parent has schizophrenia and whom has it also. I just want to tell you that no matter how hard it may be or how guilty you feel about it, if a family member needs help make that call! I struggled from the age of 10 to help my schizophrenic mum for 6 years I struggled then it got really bad and she ended up in a mental hospital. She’s out now has been for four years and she’s a thousand times better than she ever was. Fight your fear and bite the bullet it’s worth it. Published: September 10 ::

My 31 year old brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia 10 years ago. He has been on several medications since then. He was in remission for about three years until a couple of years ago when he started refusing to take his medications. He insisted that the medications had too many side-effects and that he was afraid to take them. He started having problems at work, became more verbally aggressive and now he is homeless. We had him committed for treatment many times. My other brother and I could not have him live with us anymore because we are both married have young children and our spouses don't even want him in our homes. Schizophrenia is the worst disease anyone can have: it destroys not only the patient, but the whole family. Published: September 10 ::

Six years ago, when I was in my last year of college, I had schizophrenia. I remember seeing my sister crying when she saw me laughing with myself. I graduated three years later, but I had another collapse only two years after graduation, after my doctor reduced the dose of the medication I was taking. Now, I work and lead a normal like. Although it was a painful experience, until now, I don’t really know what happened, but I would imagine that I have changed into a better person> Published: October 19 ::

I start to have schizophrenia since last year. I stopped taking medication due to tardive dyskensia. My eyes were twitching and I was so hungry all day long. If you have this symptom, eat broccoli. My twitching eyes stopped. However, I still hear voices. Stop drinking coffee, tea and smoking. Do not be afraid. Be strong. And seek help. Published: October 16 ::

I was 34 years old when I was hospitalized with the illness. I was put on 2 different medications at the time. However, I fought it during my first few years, and I was resisting taking them. After about 3 years into my illness, my doctor explained to me that schizophrenia and illness and should bring no more shame than having diabetes, and both conditions result from chemical imbalances. One has to take insulin for diabetes and due to this mental illness I have to take Elavil and Haldol, which has worked well for me the past 25 years. I am able to function and take care of business as if I didn't have the illness. In fact most people would not know that I had this illness unless I told them. I know that I have personally been a blessing to a lot of people by being able to share about my illness with them. I hope that by me putting this note on this site, that it will also help someone. Peace and Blessings! Published: October 12 ::