Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by persistent personality changes. Most often it is emotional coldness, decreased social contacts, lack of initiative, irritability, sudden attacks of aggression, delusions, hallucinations, and the like. Treatment for such patients is prescribed by a doctor, but close people can have a great influence on the recovery process.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, remember that schizophrenia is a chronic disease and treatment before remission can take many years, so be patient and don't expect immediate results. It is often very difficult with such a patient, because his thinking is noticeably different from the way of thinking of other people. Therefore, do not enter into long discussions and lengthy explanations. Express your thoughts clearly and as simply as possible.
Step 2
Try not to react to sudden attacks of aggression and hostility. A patient with schizophrenia is dominated by negative emotions due to the fact that contact with the outside world is unpleasant. This is a sign of illness, and not a bad attitude towards you personally. However, do not disregard attempts at assault. Be clear about your boundaries and don't let them get started. Everyone should know and follow the rules of conduct.
Step 3
Make sure that the patient takes medications on time and follows other doctor's recommendations. Sometimes a person diagnosed with schizophrenia refuses to be treated because he thinks that his family wants to poison him, or he considers himself healthy. In this case, dissolution of tablets in food is allowed without the knowledge of the patient.
Step 4
Be sensitive to all changes in the condition of the patient with schizophrenia. Remember that persistent remission can result in a sudden attack, especially in the fall or spring. In this case, do not hesitate, immediately call a doctor. If necessary, it is worth treating the patient in a hospital setting, in order to obtain prompt results.
Step 5
People with schizophrenia often don’t think about personal hygiene, good looks, daily bread, housekeeping and other everyday little things necessary for a normal life. Make a daily routine for such a person and try to adhere to it clearly. Teach the patient to clean up after themselves and do simple housework.
