What is the prognosis? How likely is it that a person with schizophrenia will ever have a “normal” life?
With treatment, rehabilitation therapy, and lots of social support and understanding, many schizophrenia patients can recover to the point where their symptoms are more or less completely controlled. Many are living independently, have families and jobs, and lead happy lives. See the success stories of some such patients on the schizophrenia.com website. One schizophrenia.com member had the following to say about living with schizophrenia: “Those early years when you are first diagnosed are very hard. Many people are very surprised by the illness and don’t know what to do. Many refuse medicines. But as time goes on, most people learn what works. They find their best medication. They find a way to live that is satisfying and doesn’t stress them too much. They learn not to drink too much alcohol, and to take care of themselves. The find a good doctor, and often others help them, such as friends, priest, or counselor. People make a decent life for themselves. They find love, ,they find wo
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