Chronic Brain Disorder: Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
Misconceptions: It does not mean “split personality.” Instead, it’s characterized by a disconnection from reality (psychosis).
Common Symptoms: 📝
Positive Symptoms(Adding to usual behavior):
Hallucinations: Hearing or seeing things that aren’t there (most commonly voices).
Delusions: Strong, false beliefs not based in reality (e.g., thinking someone is out to harm you).
Disorganized Speech: Talking in ways that are hard to follow or don’t make sense.
Negative Symptoms(Taking away from usual behavior):
Emotional Flatness: Lack of facial expressions or tone of voice.
Social Withdrawal: Avoiding interactions and activities.
Reduced Motivation: Difficulty starting or completing tasks.
Cognitive Symptoms (Affecting thinking):
Memory Issues: Trouble focusing or remembering things.
Decision-Making Problems: Difficulty organizing thoughts or making plans.
Managing Schizophrenia:🌱
Therapy & Medication: Antipsychotic medications and psychotherapy (like CBT) are key to managing symptoms.
Support Systems: Having family, friends, or group therapy can help with recovery and daily living.
Emotional Intelligence (EI): Developing EI can help individuals better understand their emotions and improve communication. How Goal Heights Can Help:At Goal Heights, we offer EI coaching and counseling to support emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and building resilience for those living with schizophrenia.
Remember: Schizophrenia is a manageable condition. With the right treatment and support, individuals can lead fulfilling lives. 💪