
Me, Myself, and Them
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- Intro
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- One: A Fragmented Mind: Overview of Schizophrenia
- My Story
- Delusions of grandeur
- The early days
- The Big Picture
- So what is schizophrenia?
- Who gets schizophrenia?
- Where does schizophrenia come from?
- What are the early warning signs?
- Two: First Encounters With Them: Symptoms and Paranoia
- My Story
- A change of plan
- Being watched
- A new opportunity
- An unanswered message
- Too many coincidences
- Uncertain assumptions
- An imagination run wild
- The Big Picture
- What are positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
- How important are cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia?
- Are people with schizophrenia aware of how sick they are?
- What are the different types of schizophrenia?
- Three: In the Grip of Them: Losing Touch With Reality
- My Story
- Getting away
- Glasgow, Montana
- Intrusion
- Lockdown
- Returning home
- The Big Picture
- How does schizophrenia affect everyday life?
- When and why is hospitalization helpful?
- What are the ins and outs of inpatient care?
- Where can you get help outside the hospital?
- Four: Naming and Facing the Enemy: Diagnosis and Treatment
- My Story
- The delusions intensify
- Back to the hospital
- Back to the outside world
- Giving THEM a name
- The Big Picture
- How is schizophrenia diagnosed?
- What conditions often coexist with schizophrenia?
- Why is professional treatment so important?
- What medications are used to treat schizophrenia?
- How does psychological and behavioral therapy help?
- What is the outlook for the future?
- Five: Beating the Enemy: Recovery from Schizophrenia
- My Story
- Accepting schizophrenia
- A new direction
- The Big Picture
- What are psychosocial rehabilitation programs?
- What types of training and support are available?
- How can you cope with schizophrenia at school?
- How can you deal with schizophrenia at work?
- What are options for living on your own?
- What are tips for handling social situations?
- What are tips for coping with stress and change?
- Six: Putting the Pieces Back Together: My Life Today
- Epilogue to My Story
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Glossary
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- C
- D
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- F
- G
- H
- I
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- P
- R
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- V
- Resources
- Bibliography
- Index
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- H
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