Psychotic Disorder

Schizophrenia — When the Mind Loses Touch with Reality

Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and perceives the world. It is not "split personality" — that is a myth. Schizophrenia is a medical condition, like epilepsy or diabetes, and it requires proper, long-term psychiatric treatment.

👁️ Positive Symptoms (new experiences)

Hallucinations — hearing voices others cannot hear
Seeing things that aren't there (less common)
Delusions — false beliefs held with complete certainty
Disorganised thinking — speech that doesn't make sense
Bizarre or unusual behaviour

😶 Negative Symptoms (loss of abilities)

Flat affect — reduced facial expression and emotion
Alogia — speaking very little
Avolition — inability to start or follow through on tasks
Anhedonia — inability to feel pleasure
Social withdrawal and isolation

❤️ For Families — What You Must Know

The person with schizophrenia is not "mad" or "dangerous." They are suffering from a brain illness. Do not isolate, shame, or disown them. Family support is one of the most powerful factors in recovery. Your love and patience make a real difference.

Do not take the patient to faith healers instead of a doctor. Spiritual practices can be supplementary, but medical treatment is essential and life-saving.

💡 Causes

Genetic factors (strong family link)
Dopamine and glutamate imbalance in the brain
Birth complications or prenatal infections
Drug use (especially cannabis in teens) can trigger it
Often begins in late teens or early adulthood

🏥 How We Treat Schizophrenia at Affinity Hospital

Comprehensive psychiatric diagnosis by Dr. Neena Vijayvargiya
Antipsychotic medications — essential and effective
Injectable long-acting medications available
Individual psychotherapy and social skills training
Family therapy and caregiver education
Rehabilitation programme — work, life skills
24/7 emergency support for acute episodes
Long-term management and monitoring

⚠️ When Should You Seek Help?

If a family member is hearing voices, has strange beliefs, is withdrawing from life, or behaving bizarrely — seek psychiatric help immediately. Early treatment dramatically improves long-term outcomes. Do not delay. Call 08005 49782 anytime, day or night.

With consistent treatment, many people with schizophrenia live meaningful, productive lives. Early intervention is the key.

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Schizophrenia Treatment in Kota