Treatment of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental personality disorder that is directly related to the disintegration of thinking processes, as well as emotional reactions. In the human body, everything is interconnected: the soul-intellect-body. Violation at any level provokes the disorder of the whole system, and long-term treatment of schizophrenia with medical drugs( neuroleptics) turns a person into a plant.
Schizophrenia develops when the connection between the soul and the intellect is broken. Such a violation occurs in a difficult life situation, when a person in vain looks for an outlet and relies only on the ability of the intellect, ignoring the spiritual aspects of the problem. And as a result, his life is controlled by intelligent designs.
The human brain is very sensitive to changes that occur inside the body and especially react to the level of toxic metabolites in the blood. Therefore, the first step in the therapy of schizophrenia should be aimed at detoxifying the body - removing harmful substances.
In the twentieth century, a good effect in the treatment of schizophrenia was obtained by the method of hemosorption - the purification of blood from toxins. At present, this technique is forgotten. The main drawback in the treatment of the existing system is aggression. Effective in the treatment of neuroleptics, which stop the attack, but after two to three courses of treatment in a special institution - a psychiatric clinic, and the sick person can no longer be recognized and restored, as the contact "soul-intellect" is broken. Of course, in general, you can not refuse medication, but you should not sit down for life. Neuroleptics are important to help a person get out of an acute condition, and in the future, a rehabilitative, supportive treatment for schizophrenia is needed.
The absence of a laboratory test does not make it possible to identify an unmistakable schizophrenia.
The diagnosis of schizophrenia is based on the analysis of the medical history, as well as observation of behavior. A number of symptoms similar to schizophrenia can occur with organic disorders - drug use, withdrawal syndrome;Infectious diseases affecting the central nervous system. It is also necessary to exclude mental disorders that mimic schizophrenia and need other treatment.
Treatment of schizophrenia remains currently symptomatic and social. Traditionally used in the treatment of a combination of strong tranquilizers, as well as other medications with various forms of psychological, as well as social support. In most cases, treatment is performed in the hospital, which is important in the acute phase of the disease, when the behavior of the sick is especially socially unacceptable and they can not take care of themselves, are very aggressive and prone to suicide risk. Sufferers of schizophrenia do not realize that they are sick and can not take care of themselves, so compulsory hospitalization is necessary. But still, most patients with schizophrenia are able to live independently, but only with good social support. Many continue to work, but often due to illness, the work capacity is significantly reduced, as well as intelligence, which leads to a change in the profession. The timely use of tranquilizers significantly suppresses many symptoms of the disease. When stopped in treatment, the symptoms may resume, or vice versa, remain at the same level. To treat schizophrenia was not wasted, social support is important, which includes surveillance, as well as counseling from specialists. It is necessary for the diseased to provide such conditions so that stresses are bypassed, and the hostile, as well as critical attitude of the patient never touched. According to statistics, about 40% of people with schizophrenia were treated, recovered successfully and returned to work.
Methods of treating schizophrenia
Where to be treated: at home, in a hospital or in a psychoneurological dispensary, the doctor decides. The psychoneurological dispensary treats schizophrenia during remission. Patients are created labor workshops, where they work. Suffering from schizophrenia is a real help for a return to normal life.
If the condition worsens, it is more appropriate to hospitalize the patient. Often, those suffering from schizophrenia are placed at their own will in a hospital because they understand the need for treatment. But there are exceptions when treatment is forced.
It happens in times when the patient is visited by persecutory delusions, depression, severe disorganized or catatonic excitement, poisoning commanding voice, the inability to cater for themselves, the refusal to take food. The hospital will provide good supervision, as well as care for the patient. In the methods of treatment using varied and their selection depends on psychiatric symptoms and severity of the condition and treatment carried out previously
drugs for treating schizophrenia
Schizophrenia need for psychotropic drugs, nootropics, vitamins( coenzyme q-10, Vitamin C, Choline with Vitamin B5), Physiotherapy.
Psychotropic drugs have a strong effect on the body, while causing a change of mood. There is a risk of side effects and strong psychological, as well as physiological dependence. Overdose causes danger. Psychotropes are divided into four types:
- hypnotics designed to remove problems with sleep;
- tranquilizers or anxiolytics, the cleaning trouble,
- antidepressants, relieves depression and various depressive states;
- neuroleptic drugs, treating psychosis.
What psychotropic drugs are prescribed to patients with schizophrenia? Antipsychotics( Triftazin, haloperidol, chlorpromazine, Stelazin, Sonapaks, Tisercinum, haloperidol, Etaperazin, frenolona et al.).In acute condition, as well as refusal of tablets, intravenous and intramuscular injections of preparations are used. If depressive disorders have joined to schizophrenia, then the patient is attached to treatment with antidepressants Amitriptyline, Eglonil, Melipramine, Teralen.
If the patient has a sluggish schizophrenia, then use tranquilizers Seduxen or Phenazepam. For the supporting effect after discharge from the hospital, it is advisable to use intramuscular preparations of prolonged( prolonged) action, which include Moditen Depot, as well as Haloperidol-decanoate.
In parallel with neuroleptics are used in the treatment of correctors( Parkovan, Cycladol, Akineton).Their goal is to remove the side effect of neuroleptics: restlessness, stiffness, convulsive twitching of muscles, tremor. And only after the adoption of Leponex( Azaleptin) does not require the use of correctors.
nootropics have a wide range of positive effects: increase mental performance, wakefulness, clarity of mind, remove depression, some nootropics increase the amount of serotonin and have no side effects like psihotimulyatory. The most common are Racetam, Antirecam, Nootropil( Piracetam), Oxiratsetam.
If the effectiveness of psychotropic or nootropic therapy is not enough, then resort to insulin-co-therapy and ECT( electroconvulsive).Insulin shock therapy is used in first-episode schizophrenia, but the ECT is assigned ill with a prolonged depression and obsessive, and hypochondriacal ideas
Schizophrenia - Treatment communication
current treatment for schizophrenia involves communication. Under which are self-help groups, which include anonymous schizophrenics, forums for schizophrenia, supporting support materials - audio and video cassettes. The process of recovery is, above all, a personal matter and depends on personal potential. The main purpose of the society of anonymous schizophrenics is to help restore the dignity, as well as the sense of having the goal of existence itself;Offering firm support, companionship for good mental health;Improving the attitude towards one's life and illness;Encouragement to take correct steps to recover.
Reviews on the treatment of schizophrenia indicate a positive shift after joining the self-help groups. After such communication, patients return to their old life, continue to work, enjoy life, and the connection of psychotherapy has a positive effect on the whole organism, suffering from schizophrenia.
It is necessary to hold explanatory talks with relatives to create a home of a calm and favorable climate. Do not be afraid of relatives and sick of prescribed therapy, since most drugs do not have a side effect, and if there are such, you will be warned.
In case of changes in the patient's condition, it is necessary to immediately inform the attending physician for timely correction of the treatment of schizophrenia. What can alert the relatives? Sleep disturbance, anxiety and fear, refusal to eat, suspiciousness, jumps in mood. Women fall into this category more often and usually before menstruation. It is necessary to be attentive to one's relatives, since the effectiveness of the treatment of schizophrenia depends on this.
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