The bifurcation of personality has nothing to do with.
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Thanks to the movie, it seems to us that we know about schizophrenia everything. Well, at least a lot. This impression is deceptive.
1. Schizophrenia is a split personality
The exhausted and terrible hero of Jack Nicholson in the Kubrikovsky “Shine”, from which-the intelligent writer and responsible father-suddenly begins to climb a psychopath-killer. Superhero Hulk is a shy smiling botanist, then a stupid green giant. You look at these “doctors of Jekyl and Mr. Haid” and it seems that everything is clear with schizophrenia. No, not all.
Schizophrenia is not a bifurcation of personality (a mental failure that shares a person’s personality is called a dissociative personality disorder, this is a completely different violation). It’s about the breakdown of consciousness.
A person feels himself, the only and indivisible. But at the same time, for example, despite education believes that aliens reprogramm with his brain at night. Or that relatives who love and care about him have been pouring to his food for many years now. Logical connections are violated in the minds of schizophrenic, therefore, contradictory ideas easily get along in his head.
2. Schizophrenics are prone to violence and are generally dangerous
For such a stereotype, I must also say thank you mass culture.
In fact, schizophrenics for the most part of nature are indecisive and passive. This is due to the above violations of logical ties. It is difficult for a sick person to build even a short plan of aggression.
No, schizophrenics (as, indeed, absolutely all people) are capable of unpredictable actions and outbreaks of rage. However, these are short -term episodes, which are most often associated not with a mental disorder, but with concomitant disorders (for example, alcohol or drug abuse) or deep mental injuries.
3. Schizophrenia can develop due to severe stress
Not really. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder, the development of which is not one, but many coincided with the reasons:
- genetic predisposition;
- impact of viruses;
- individual characteristics of the brain and certain malfunctions in its development;
- lack of power before birth;
- problems during childbirth;
- Psychosocial factors.
Poor appeal in childhood, like stresses in adulthood, are not independent triggers of mental disorder. Only one who is predisposed to this can get sick.
4. Schizophrenia is inherited
Although genetics plays a role in the development of violation, however, scientists have not yet established which one exactly. Indeed, schizophrenia is sometimes transmitted from generation to generation. But this cannot be called a tough rule.
It happens that schizophrenia is diagnosed in a patient in whose family history there is not a hint of mental disorders. Or, on the contrary, the disease bypasses the person of a person, which seemed doomed-having numerous natives-shisophrenics.
Researchers believe that there are genes and their combinations, which, under certain conditions, can increase the risk of schizophrenia. However, there is no specific gene that would definitely cause a disorder.
5. People with schizophrenia are stupid than the rest
The suffering from this disorder really has certain problems with logic, concentration, and memory. So the classic IQ can be (but not necessarily) low. However, the level of mental development is not limited only by the rational part. There are many types of intelligence, and by the aggregate of talents, schizophrenics can give a head start to many healthy.
It is enough to recall, for example, the Nobel laureate, mathematician and economist John Forbes Neesh, the creator of the legendary theory of games. Or outstanding dancer and choreographer Vaclav Nizhinsky. Or artist Vincent Van Gogh. Or Philip K. Dika-a science fiction writer, according to the books of which the blockbusters “Running Blade” and “Remember All” were shot ”. The diagnosis did not prevent them from achieving success and making an impressive contribution to the development of science and culture.
6. People with schizophrenia are lazy and untidy
Yes, among schizophrenics there are those who are difficult to take care of themselves: monitor hygiene or, let’s say, select a rational wardrobe. However, this does not mean that such people are lazy. They just sometimes need help in things that seem to others ordinary.
7. Schizophrenia is not treated
Indeed, science has not yet come up with medicines against schizophrenia. But quite effective therapeutic and drug methods of correction have been developed.
According to the authoritative medical Internet resource, with competent and timely therapy, about 25% of those who were diagnosed with schizophrenia are completely restored. Another 50% observe a significant improvement in symptoms, which allows them to live normal, full -fledged and productive life.
You can listen to the article. If you are more convenient for you, turn on the podcast:
Listen to 7 myths about schizophrenia, in which you should not believe in Yandex for a long time.Music
Thanks to the movie, it seems to us that we know about schizophrenia everything. Well, at least a lot. This impression is deceptive.
1. Schizophrenia is a split personality
The exhausted and terrible hero of Jack Nicholson in the Kubrikovsky “Shine”, from which-the intelligent writer and responsible father-suddenly begins to climb a psychopath-killer. Superhero Hulk is a shy smiling botanist, then a stupid green giant. You look at these “doctors of Jekyl and Mr. Haid” and it seems that everything is clear with schizophrenia. No, not all.
Schizophrenia is not a bifurcation of personality (a mental failure that shares a person’s personality is called a dissociative personality disorder, this is a completely different violation). It’s about the breakdown of consciousness.
A person feels himself, the only and indivisible. But at the same time, for example, despite education believes that aliens reprogramm with his brain at night. Or that relatives who love and care about him have been pouring to his food for many years now. Logical connections are violated in the minds of schizophrenic, therefore, contradictory ideas easily get along in his head.
2. Schizophrenics are prone to violence and are generally dangerous
For such a stereotype, I must also say thank you mass culture.
In fact, schizophrenics for the most part of nature are indecisive and passive. This is due to the above violations of logical ties. It is difficult for a sick person to build even a short plan of aggression.
No, schizophrenics (as, indeed, absolutely all people) are capable of unpredictable actions and outbreaks of rage. However, these are short -term episodes, which are most often associated not with a mental disorder, but with concomitant disorders (for example, alcohol or drug abuse) or deep mental injuries.
3. Schizophrenia can develop due to severe stress
Not really. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder, the development of which is not one, but many coincided with the reasons:
- genetic predisposition;
- impact of viruses;
- individual characteristics of the brain and certain malfunctions in its development;
- lack of power before birth;
- problems during childbirth;
- Psychosocial factors.
Poor appeal in childhood, like stresses in adulthood, are not independent triggers of mental disorder. Only one who is predisposed to this can get sick.
4. Schizophrenia is inherited
Although genetics plays a role in the development of violation, however, scientists have not yet established which one exactly. Indeed, schizophrenia is sometimes transmitted from generation to generation. But this cannot be called a tough rule.
It happens that schizophrenia is diagnosed in a patient in whose family history there is not a hint of mental disorders. Or, on the contrary, the disease bypasses the person of a person, which seemed doomed-having numerous natives-shisophrenics.
Researchers believe that there are genes and their combinations, which, under certain conditions, can increase the risk of schizophrenia. However, there is no specific gene that would definitely cause a disorder.
5. People with schizophrenia are stupid than the rest
The suffering from this disorder really has certain problems with logic, concentration, and memory. So the classic IQ can be (but not necessarily) low. However, the level of mental development is not limited only by the rational part. There are many types of intelligence, and by the aggregate of talents, schizophrenics can give a head start to many healthy.
It is enough to recall, for example, the Nobel laureate, mathematician and economist John Forbes Neesh, the creator of the legendary theory of games. Or outstanding dancer and choreographer Vaclav Nizhinsky. Or artist Vincent Van Gogh. Or Philip K. Dika-a science fiction writer, according to the books of which the blockbusters “Running Blade” and “Remember All” were shot ”. The diagnosis did not prevent them from achieving success and making an impressive contribution to the development of science and culture.
6. People with schizophrenia are lazy and untidy
Yes, among schizophrenics there are those who are difficult to take care of themselves: monitor hygiene or, let’s say, select a rational wardrobe. However, this does not mean that such people are lazy. They just sometimes need help in things that seem to others ordinary.
7. Schizophrenia is not treated
Indeed, science has not yet come up with medicines against schizophrenia. But quite effective therapeutic and drug methods of correction have been developed.
According to the authoritative medical Internet resource, with competent and timely therapy, about 25% of those who were diagnosed with schizophrenia are completely restored. Another 50% observe a significant improvement in symptoms, which allows them to live normal, full -fledged and productive life.