Schizophrenia is a major and chronic mental illness affecting the thoughts, experiences, or behaviour of a person. It is characterised by delusions, hallucinations, disorganised speech, and difficulty concentrating among others.
Although the aetiology of Schizophrenia is not entirely known, it is believed that a combination of the influence of genetic, biological, and environmental factors plays a role in its development. Several possible contributing factors are listed below:
Genetic: A family history of Schizophrenia or other mental health conditions could increase your risk.
Brain Chemistry: Some research hypothesises that chemical imbalances within neurotransmitters, substances that carry messages between brain cells, trigger Schizophrenia.
Major life stressors can worsen the symptoms or serve as a trigger.
Substance Abuse: Inappropriate use of alcohol or drugs tends to worsen symptoms of Schizophrenia.
The accurate aetiology of Schizophrenia is still not well understood, but it is believed that this disorder results from an interaction of genetic, biological, and environmental factors.
Ayurvedic treatment provides holistic management for Schizophrenia, identifying and addressing the root causes of your symptoms, thus bringing balance and clarity to your life.
The management of Schizophrenia is a chronic process and the time taken to determine the best treatment course varies from one patient to another. These medicines may be taken in addition to prescribed medications for Schizophrenia. It is always best to first consult with your doctor before mixing Ayurvedic medicines with other prescribed drugs.
Ayurvedic treatments for Schizophrenia are always considered to be safe in pediatric patients when given under a certified expert doctor's observation.
Pregnant women are requested to consult with a certified Ayurveda doctor first before using any Ayurvedic medicines, including those for Schizophrenia.
Ayurvedic medicines are usually considered safe if given properly; however, some herbs can induce mild side effects in patients if not taken under the observation of a certified Ayurveda doctor.
The dosage and frequency of Ayurvedic medicines in the case of Schizophrenia depend upon the patient's general condition and the formulation applied. So, Ayurvedic medicines, as part of the Ayurvedic treatment, are very individualised and different for each patient.
While taking care of a patient who has Schizophrenia, you should be patient with him/her, empathise with the patient, and offer support emotionally.
There are lifestyle changes one needs to adapt to when diagnosed with Schizophrenia, which include exercise, a healthy diet, stress management, and good sleep cycles.
When you or a loved one exhibits symptoms of Schizophrenia, seek professional help immediately.
Schizophrenia has no cure; however, it is controllable upon proper diagnosis and treatment.
