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What is Schizophrenia?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Schizophrenia refers to a mental illness that impacts the ability of a person to think and feel. It also influences his behavior and way of living his life. Individuals with this mental health condition seem to lose touch with reality, making it hard for them to manage their daily life activities compared to individuals without this condition. As per research, this mental illness is initially diagnosed between the ages of 15 to 30. Mostly, it is an episode of psychosis that unveils it and leads to the diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Schizophrenia is quite a common mental illness in Pakistan. However, there\u2019s not enough awareness surrounding this problem and it\u2019s about time people get to know about its symptoms, manner of diagnosis, and treatment. In this article, we shall explore the causes and symptoms and common medications offered to patients in Pakistan.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Schizophrenia in Urdu?<\/b><\/h2>\n

In Urdu, Schizophrenia is commonly known as “\u0634\u0642\u0627\u0642 \u062f\u0645\u0627\u063a\u06cc” (Shiqaq Dimaghi), characterized by delusions and hallucinations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common Symptoms Of Schizophrenia In Pakistan<\/b><\/h2>\n

People suffering from Schizophrenia live in their perceived world and are not cognizant of the realities of life. They construct an image of life that is way different from how regular people perceive their lives. As a result, it tends to affect their behaviors, reactions, and lifestyles. When the individual believes in fixed realities made up solely by him despite clear shreds of evidence of them being false, it is known as persistent delusion. He consistently hears and sees things that do not even exist in reality.<\/span><\/p>\n

This affects the person\u2019s thinking processes and compulsory actions. Resultantly, when they broadcast their thoughts, they turn out to be jumbled and unclear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some negative symptoms are also associated with this mental health disorder including restricted experience with emotions, reduced verbal expression and difficulties in articulating thoughts. This leads to a sense of social withdrawal, showcasing reactions in the form of unusual and unacceptable postures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Individuals suffering from Schizophrenia also showcase the inability to solve basic problems, have a cognitive thought process, and retain memories. In Pakistan, as there is not enough support available for mental health, people dealing with schizophrenia showcase a persistent worsening of their symptoms with time.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are The 5 Main Causes Of Schizophrenia In Pakistan<\/b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The main causes of Schizophrenia in Pakistan are the same as they are across the globe. They include the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The most prominent cause of schizophrenia is believed to be chemical imbalances in the brain, particularly involving neurotransmitters like dopamine and glutamate. Simply put, neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that aid the neurons in communicating with each other at synapses. This way, the signals are transmitted between the brain and the body. When they are imbalanced, the messaging gets disrupted. The inability of the dopaminergic system to work properly leads to schizophrenia.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Research suggests that prenatal factors such as malnutrition or exposure to infections during pregnancy may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. This is a major cause of this mental illness, especially in Pakistan where a massive chunk of the population does not receive adequate nutrients.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The brain has different parts which make the whole bodywork through communication and connection. When the connection between the various parts of the brain is lost, it leads to Schizophrenia.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Some people are genetically prone to being affected by Schizophrenia. A stressful environment can further trigger it.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. \u00a0Long-term diseases that impact the working of the brain or autoimmune diseases can lead to Schizophrenia as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Is Schizophrenia Treatable?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The simplest answer to this is: Yes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Through proper medication and therapy, the sufferers can manage their symptoms. However, at the same time, it’s important to mention that this disease has no cure!<\/span><\/p>\n

    How Does Schizophrenia Impact A Person’s Life?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Schizophrenia has a massive effect on the sufferer\u2019s life in numerous manners. It impacts his physical and emotional well-being while negatively impacting his social relations. The combination of delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking, as a result of this mental illness, can lead to anxiety<\/a> and depression<\/a>. It increasingly gets tough for the person to maintain healthy social relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The stigma attached to mental health conditions and victimization emerging from it further aggravates the situation, making it impossible for the person to have a normal life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    What Are The Types Of Schizophrenia?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The main types of Schizophrenia are:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n