Posted by Crystal on April 19, 2001, at 13:53:13
In reply to Re: How do I know if I am going schizophrenic?Mila, posted by Thrud on April 18, 2001, at 3:15:59
I just wanted to share with you that I totally understand what you are feeling. My mother is schizophrenic and that has always been one of my biggest fears. It is hard. Hang in there, the odds are on our side!
crystal> > In order to rule out the possibility of schizophrenia or other non-mood disorder, you'd have to undergo some tests.
> > In schizophrenia specifically, there exist so-called 'markers', the most highly researched is called smooth-pursuit
> > eye movement or eye-tracking, the brain structure, particularly in males is different (most importantly, PRIOR to
> > the onset of a disorder), etc.
>
> I never knew these tests existed!
>
> > If it is of any help to you, there is only 17% chance for you to have inherited a disorder your mother has.
>
> I have 4 symptom-free siblings....I may be the unlucky one! But thanks.
>
> For a
> > great story of this kind, see
> >
> > Overcoming the impossible: my journey through schizophrenia, by Ronald Bassman, Ph.D. in : Psychology Today,
> > January/February 2001.
> >
> > mila
> I will definitely check it out.
>
> Thank you very much indeed for sharing that with me. I feel much better and now have some leads to follow.
>
> Thrud
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