Getting the Right Treatment
The goal of schizophrenia treatment is to reduce symptoms and avoid or delay relapses. There is no single method that can do this. Successfully managing schizophrenia requires the right combination of medication, therapy, and working toward a healthy lifestyle. Depending on your needs, your overall treatment may involve some of the following:
Medication to relieve symptoms, such as:
- Voices
- Feelings of suspicion
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Depression
- Fears
- Confused thinking
- Lack of concentration
- To provide emotional support on a regular basis
- To help you learn how to cope with or solve problems caused by your illness
- To help you structure your time and activities
- Education
- To help you learn about your illness and manage it
- To learn how to reduce the risk of relapse
- To help you learn how to manage stress
- To aid you in sharing your thoughts more easily
- To learn to enhance your friendships and relationships
- To find activities you may enjoy in your free time
- Rehabilitation
- To help learn skills you need to be successful at home, work, or school
- To allow you to give and receive support from others who have similar problems
Talk to Your Doctor
If you have additional questions or concerns about this topic, talk to your doctor.
