Schizophrenia is one of the most common diseases of the psyche, to which the male sex is predominantly affected. The splitting of the personality, the distortion of worldview, the destruction of thought processes are the consequences of this disease. What are the signs of schizophrenia in men?
Causes
Currently, the causes of this disease in men are not yet fully understood. According to experts, the development of schizophrenia is affected by:
• heredity (increases the risk of the disease by 20 times);
• viral infections;
• autoimmune processes.
Symptoms
Despite the fact that the following signs of schizophrenia in men can be inherent in other diseases, their combination indicates the presence of the disease:
• regular headaches;
• isolation, loss of connection with the world;
• poor sleep or insomnia;
• reactive mood swings;
• abrupt changes in behavior;
• increased sensitivity;
• persecution mania, fear of death, increased suspicion;
• the presence of any hallucinations (auditory, olfactory, or visual);
• crazy ideas;
• lack of logical thinking and a decrease in intellectual abilities;
• constant nightmares.
These are the early signs of schizophrenia. If you notice something similar with a loved one, you must immediately consult a doctor. Signs of schizophrenia in men whose behavior changes dramatically are always noticeable and cannot be ignored.
Types of disease
There are several forms of schizophrenia: depressive-paranoid (feeling anxious and expecting bad), catatonic (excessive activity or, on the contrary, apathy to everything that happens), circular (peak activity, elevating oneself to the status of an omnipotent and unique) and paranoid (increased suspicion, accompanied by delirium and hallucinations).
Treatment
The signs of schizophrenia in men discussed above indicate the presence of a disease that is currently incurable. Patients with such a diagnosis need constant medical supervision. There is a special therapy that can maintain schizophrenic in a stable state and reduce the likelihood of relapse. Hospitalization may be required only in cases of attacks, suicidal intentions and aggression. The sooner the disease can be recognized, the more effective the treatment will be. During such a period, a sick man needs increased attention from relatives and relatives, so that he understands that he is loved and wished him well. As mentioned earlier, schizophrenia is incurable. However, there are a number of drugs that can neutralize its manifestations. To them
include: antipsychotics (calm the imagination, eliminate delusions and hallucinations, but “slow down” the patient), tranquilizers (neutralize
feelings of anxiety and fear, but cause addiction) and antidepressants (increase mood, addictive).
Summary
Many people, having heard the diagnosis and studied the signs of schizophrenia in men, panic and feel hopeless. But this should never be done. The sick person needs your caress and care to overcome this vital obstacle.