Schizophrenia,only a word, voice hearer is the correct word. A gift to help someone cope. And learn why.?

my son was diagnosed with this.After 12 hospitalizations , me and him together have an understanding of it. It is pain from the past.We talk openly about it and he is able to identify why he hears voices and where they are coming from. He does much better now that we have accepted it as a part of him.I hate seeing ppl drugged to the point of a zombie.I believe to manage it with lite meds and do talk therapy with a trusted friend or professional. We don't use the word schizo. We call it voice hearer and tell him it's a gift to be able to sort out his inner turmoil of years of abuse in school.He is doing very good now and I owe it all to an understanding of the symptoms.Just wanted to hear others comments on this matter. Thanks.

Hi. I can only speak about serious MI from the lense of one with bipolar. I know that meds are not the only part of treatment. Therapy can be invaluable for those who take it seriously, connect with their therapist, and learn coping skills that they would not otherwise have. There are life choices that make a difference as well - regular exercise, eating healthy, the stuff of regular healthy living. Meds are necessary since both bipolar and voices hearing (I like that!) are progressive if untreated, but quality of life is equally important. When paired with strong life skills, I believe meds can be kept minimal providing that the person is self-aware enough to recognize when the illness is growing more severe. Bipolar is episodic, so eventually these periods become apparent to the person. I'm not sure if the same applies to schiz. If so, listen to your son and work with his doctor to keep those periods under control. That would be my advice. Short periods of more meds are better than longer periods of illness unchecked. I really don't like being over-medicated. I can't overstate that. At the same time, I hate serious depression, mania and psychosis that can come with mood states far, far more.

BIPOLAR: PAGE E. TIPS FOR THOSE HEARING VOICES. is in section 10, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris and check out section 40, on schizophrenia: the use of supplements, and vitamins can avoid medication completely: it is well worth a good tryout.

Excersise helps keep your spirits up as well.

maybe hes a clairvoyant

It is not a "gift"! Assuming heard voices are not of the hearers will they are an encroachment on the freedom of ones will. A person can better cope with out unwelcome hostile voices telling him'her to do things or harassing them. It is condition that when labeled schizophrenia has a lot of adverse stigma attached to it so I understand your not wanting to have your child so labeled. There is an international organization called "voice hearers" that accepts people who have that affliction and many of them consider all voices as inveterate"liars". To be free of adverse or even welcome voices and clear and rational of mind is in my opinion a gift.

Kudos for caring about your child and extending TLC, good mental health, peace and Love!

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Hi Mary.
I think it must be hard on you. I met some people who have schizophrenia- it`s not easy. One of my best friends has it and she is a very special person. I want to encourage you to keep on fighting for ur child. I know what a disease like this means, I worked as a volunteer with children like yours, but they are lovely children. Your child must certainly be lovely too. Indeed for a child, schizophrenia is not the best word to define his state of mind, but what is really important is that you manage to talk to him and be as close to him as possible. The children I met did not have this opportunity, unfortunatly. Hope the best for you.
Much appreciation

Mary, your son is lucky to have an understanding and loving mother like you. I have had contact with many young men with this hearing voices problem and so many of them were treated with fear and shame by their families. It is so good to hear that you are able to understand why he is like this and how well he is doing. I agree with you about avoiding medications. I have seen medication causing more problems than the condition.
I hope you both continue to be happy together for many, many years.

Big hugs to you both