Expert: John Date: 6/11/2004 Subject: schezophrania
Question i would like to ask about the problem of my 35 year old sister, who is suffering with schezophrania sinec 10 years. Her husband left her just after 3 years of marrige leaving behind one son and a daughter. he had married again and selltle in Dubai. He is keeping his son with him. My sister remember them all time and lose her health and living such a horrible condition. Would u please suggest the correct guideline of her treatment and the kind of support from family member to be extended to her.
thanks and best regds.
Answer I can only assume she is being treated by a doctor. He or she probably has her on medications to control her symptoms. If not then she needs to be seen by a doctor of psychiatry. The family members need to keep an eye on her at all times and give her the medicine she takes and not allow her to have too much of it on hand at any one time. The family members should take turns caring for her so no one gets to care for her too much and therefore they get " burned out' or overly fatigued. You have to rotate the caregiving so it is fair to everyone. Family members need to have a break. They should recognize that this is not her fault. She should be treated with respect and not punished in any way. She also needs to know that her family loves her and that her family is there for her. Her family should take her on outings and encourage her to have recreation use of whatever facilities are available. Her doctor can hopefully use the latest drugs that are designated for schizophrenia. She needs to take them regularly and not skip any doses. This is where the family support come in. I hope this helps you somewhat.
