Schizophrenia is a type of mental illness characterized by fundamental personality changes, and a split in thinking, emotions, and behavior, with a lack of harmony between mental activities and the environment being the main feature. Schizophrenia is a common and severe mental disorder. Patients exhibit behaviors different from the norm, often becoming detached from reality, experiencing abnormal thoughts or hallucinations, and sometimes easily harming others. Therefore, individuals with schizophrenia need to be supervised by others and pay attention to various issues. Currently, the treatment of schizophrenia primarily relies on medication and physical therapy, combined with family care, to ensure the condition does not worsen.
What should patients with schizophrenia pay attention to?
1. Patients with schizophrenia need to remember to take their medication on time. As some patients may engage in self-harm or harm others, only by taking medication on time can the condition be alleviated and have a calming effect. Consequently, family members need to supervise patients to ensure timely medication intake. Stabilize the condition through medication and family care to prevent patients from losing emotional control, having accidents, or harming others.
2. Patients with schizophrenia need to pay attention to a quiet living environment. A relatively quiet environment is beneficial for the recovery of patients. Placing patients in a noisy environment may lead to irritable moods, delusions, or hallucinations, worsening the condition. Therefore, it is important to maintain a quiet and comfortable living environment for the patient’s recovery.
3. Patients with schizophrenia should avoid smoking and drinking alcohol. Alcohol causes significant damage to the brain’s nerves. Individuals with schizophrenia should stay away from alcohol to prevent its interference with medication effectiveness or brain function. Patients should also avoid exposure to cigarettes to prevent issues with the nervous system or circulation.
4. Patients with schizophrenia should avoid going out alone. This illness presents various adverse manifestations, and many severe cases exhibit cognitive and mental problems, making them prone to wandering off or conflicts with others. Avoiding going out alone can reduce the likelihood of many accidents.
5. Patients with schizophrenia should avoid watching thrilling or emotional movies or TV shows, such as horror or disaster films. These visual depictions may stimulate the patient’s brain, leading to loss of emotional control, irritability, or confusion.
