How to Monitor Paranoid Schizophrenia

How to Monitor Paranoid Schizophrenia by Ronen David

Paranoid Schizophrenia is a disorder that terrifies those suffering from it. Those suffering from this disorder can have both visual and auditory hallucinations. They are also subject to extreme feelings of terror for no reason such as thinking that someone is trying to hurt them or that something horrible is going to happen to them.

The news is full of stories that portray paranoid schizophrenics as being murders or having a severe level of mental illness. These stories make people weary of being around people suffering from this particular disorder. There are treatments available and the disorder can be monitored.

When it comes to monitoring paranoid schizophrenia there are some things that should be watched for. When someone expresses constant suspicions of those around them this is a sign of paranoia. These people are always guarded because they feel like others are conspiring against them.

There will be strange claims made by a paranoid schizophrenic that you should be aware of. They may think they have supernatural powers resembling those of a movie superhero such as super hearing or the ability to see through walls. They may even have delusions such as having a lover that is known around the world. They will think that someone is trying to poison them or cause them harm in some other way or even that the police are part of a conspiracy against them.

How to monitor paranoid schizophrenia has a lot to do with paying attention to detail. Those with this disorder can show signs of being self centered meaning they only think of themselves and what they want. When you know someone that used to be extremely generous and now just thinks of them this is a sign of paranoid schizophrenia.

Monitoring this condition requires a familiarity with the signs in order to recognize when the one suffering from this condition is need of assistance or could pose a danger to themselves or others. There are a ton of symptoms that you can watch for without the help of a medical professional to determine if the treatment for paranoid schizophrenia is working for you.

Those that are constantly voicing conspiracy theories that involve complicated plans against them are showing signs of paranoid schizophrenia. Hallucinations may be a part of these conspiracy theories such as people hiding behind bushes and people talking about them as they walk by.

Their speech may not be easily understood. Where they were once excellently groomed they are now skipping showers and neglecting to brush their hair. Hygiene habits that were once a top priority are no longer a priority and this is usually the easiest symptom to notice.

There is a lack of emotion from those with paranoid schizophrenia. The reactions they have are either non-existent or completely inappropriate to the situation. Such as laughing at tragic news such as a death in the family or when a horrible accident hits the news.

When you monitor paranoid schizophrenia you might notice they anger easily. The anger is in sudden outburst that there is no visible reason for. The slightest thing can set them off which can cause them to be a danger to themselves or those around them.

The symptoms of schizophrenia can be mild or terrifyingly extreme. Clumsiness due to a lack of coordination or isolating themselves socially can both be signs that you should watch for when monitoring paranoid schizophrenia.

How to monitor paranoid schizophrenia requires a familiarity with the signs and help to care for those suffering from this illness. There are some that maintain the ability to function at a level that allows them to cope with daily life and others that have the need for continuous care as the disease progresses out of the control.

When you monitor paranoid schizophrenia it is important to remember that the progression can be slow and gradual or it can appear to come out of nowhere causing problems overnight for those afflicted by the disease.



Ronen David is the chairman of "Malam" (an Israeli organization supporting and representing those dealing with mental disabilities). He is the author of the "How to Cope With Psychosis & Schizophrenia Self Help Handbook".
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How to Spot Bipolar Manic Depression

How to Spot Bipolar Manic Depression by Tim F Clark

Bipolar manic depression is a serious medical condition that causes alterations in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Unlike the typical mood swings a normal person experiences, the symptoms of bi polar manic depression are much more severe. It often attacks when a person experiences an unusually great deal of stress, whether from work, school or family. Research also suggest that Bipolar manic depression could be hereditary, or that there may be a physical problem with the brain systems that control our mood. For women, it can also be triggered by childbirth or during menopause.

Medical professionals also refer to manic-depressive illness as bipolar mood disorder. It is a disturbance in a person’s mood characterized by extreme, often inappropriate and unpredictable mood swings. Mood swings can be mild, moderate or severe and are accompanied by changes in thinking and behavior. Symptoms are often subtle and unnoticeable, but increases with time. If a person exhibits an unusual change in mood or disposition that persists for longer than two weeks, it is almost certainly a sign of bipolar manic depression.

This term refers to the "two poles" of mood, with depression or feeling down at one end and mania or feeling high at the other end. The course of the illness varies from patient to patient, making the arrival at a single treatment for all those who suffer from it virtually impossible. Treating the medical condition involves recognizing the unique symptoms that the individual exhibits and prescribing the best treatment approach.

Manic-depression has been with human beings since the beginning of time. Though there is no known cure, most forms of bipolar disorder are eminently treatable with medication and supportive psychotherapy. If an individual begins to show signs of the disorder, it is imperative to seek professional help as early as possible. Without treatment, the frequency and severity of this recurring illness can increase over the years, which may ultimately lead to suicide, the leading cause of death for individuals suffering from manic-depression.

This illness affects both men and women, with 2% of the population in the U.S. suffering from this condition. Many cases have shown that women are more likely to have symptoms of depression, whereas men are more likely to have symptoms of mania. It is more common among people in upper socioeconomic classes and usually starts in early adult life, before the age of 35. However, a person may experience his/her first manic-depression episode at any age – cases of the illness occurring in the elderly and even children have been reported.

Cyclothymic disorder, on the other hand, is a less severe form of manic-depression. It is characterized by less intense episodes of excitement and sadness lasting for only a few days and recurs at irregular intervals. Although its symptoms may persist throughout adult life, it does not completely impair a person’s social or personal functioning. Rather it may even contribute to the person's success in many aspects of his or her career or personal life.



Tim Clark writes health related articles, the majority of which can be found on his website on bi polar disorder , where he has a large listing of bipolar disorder articles.
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