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 Hummingbird Psychiatry

Dustin Dippen, MD

Schizophrenia Treatment Fort Collins CO

Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental disorder that is the result of brain abnormalities in the first place. A person with schizophrenia has a disorganized thought process as well as auditory hallucinations. The schizophrenia symptoms can be very alarming to a family member as they lack insight into the disorganization of a schizophrenic's thought process. A person with schizophrenia has a lower threshold for a variety of emotions and experiences. It affects his ability to empathize with other people's feelings, as well as his ability to view reality objectively. As a result, many schizophrenics cannot be perfectly rational. Consequently, these people must find other means of coping with their plight, or else it could lead to a downward spiral. Schizophrenia Treatment Fort Collins CO is more focused on changing the thinking patterns of the person suffering from schizophrenia. You must learn to understand that a schizophrenic will tend to have their reasoning disturbed by their psychosis and there is a vast difference between schizophrenia delusions. The person with schizophrenia delusions may seem rational on the surface. However, when given the opportunity to speak directly to an individual, the schizophrenic tends to say things that are completely irrational. One of the best ways to help your loved one with schizophrenia is to understand what the delusions look like, so that you can distinguish them from schizophrenic thinking patterns.

Schizophrenia Treatment Fort Collins CO also focuses on learning how to work through the brain abnormalities that the schizophrenic experiences. It is also important to seek a treatment program that is sensitive to the people being treated. In addition, the treatment plans for schizophrenia should include a plan to manage the other related symptoms of the patient. For example, if a person is suffering from schizophrenia, it is vital that they are encouraged to avoid as much stress as possible. A combination of proper treatment for the patient, support from family and friends, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy or some form of hypnosis can be highly beneficial to a person suffering from schizophrenia. Finally, a treatment plan for schizophrenia should include a comprehensive treatment program, including psychotherapy and medication management.

 

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Mindfulness

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