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Myths and Facts about Schizophrenia
Your schizophrenia symptoms may confuse and worry others. Understanding schizophrenia may help you feel better.
Common questions people around you may ask about schizophrenia
Q. Do people with schizophrenia have a split personality?
A. A person may not be able to tell what's real and what's not real. But this does not mean they have 2 personalities.
Q. Are people with schizophrenia less intelligent than others?
A. No. Schizophrenia can affect people of all intelligence levels.
Q. Are people with schizophrenia dangerous?
A. People with schizophrenia are not typically violent. They often want to be alone. If a person with schizophrenia has no record of violence before developing the illness and does not abuse drugs or alcohol, he or she is less likely to commit violent crimes after being diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Q. Are people being treated for schizophrenia addicted to the medicine?
A. No. Medicine helps to improve symptoms and needs to be taken long-term. The medicines used for the disease are not addictive.
Q. Will schizophrenia last a lifetime, or can it be cured?
A. Schizophrenia is a long-term brain disorder. There currently is no cure. With support and a doctor's help, most people can manage their symptoms.
