Me, Myself, and Them A Firsthand Account of One Young Person's Experience with Schizophrenia

, by Snyder, Kurt; Gur, Raquel E.; Andrews, Linda Wasmer

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ISBN: 9780195311228 | 0195311221
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 10/29/2007

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In college, Kurt Snyder became convinced that he would discover a fabulously important mathematical principle, losing hours daydreaming about numbers and symbols. In time, his thoughts took a darker turn. He became preoccupied with the idea that cars were following him, or that strangers wanted to harm him. Kurt's mind had been hijacked by schizophrenia.

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xiii
A Fragmented Mind: Overview of Schizophrenia	p. 1
My Story	p. 1
Delusions of grandeur	p. 1
The early days	p. 4
The Big Picture	p. 8
So what is schizophrenia?	p. 9
Who gets schizophrenia?	p. 10
Where does schizophrenia come from?	p. 11
What are the early warning signs?	p. 16
First Encounters With Them: Symptoms and Paranoia	p. 19
My Story	p. 19
A change of plan	p. 20
Being watched	p. 21
A new opportunity	p. 23
An unanswered message	p. 26
Too many coincidences	p. 28
Uncertain assumptions	p. 34
An imagination run wild	p. 37
The Big Picture	p. 40
What are positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?	p. 41
How important are cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia?	p. 47
Are people with schizophrenia aware of how sick they are?	p. 48
What are the different types of schizophrenia?	p. 48
In the Grip of Them: Losing Touch With Reality	p. 53
My Story	p. 53
Getting away	p. 53
Glasgow, Montana	p. 56
Intrusion	p. 59
Lockdown	p. 63
Returning home	p. 65
The Big Picture	p. 67
How does schizophrenia affect everyday life?	p. 68
When and why is hospitalization helpful?	p. 71
What are the ins and outs of inpatient care?	p. 74
Where can you get help outside the hospital?	p. 77
Naming and Facing the Enemy: Diagnosis and Treatment	p. 79
My Story	p. 79
The delusions intensify	p. 80
Back to the hospital	p. 81
Back to the outside world	p. 82
Giving Them a name	p. 83
The Big Picture	p. 84
How is schizophrenia diagnosed?	p. 84
What conditions often coexist with schizophrenia?	p. 86
Why is professional treatment so important?	p. 89
What medications are used to treat schizophrenia?	p. 90
How does psychological and behavioral therapy help?	p. 96
What is the outlook for the future?	p. 100
Beating the Enemy: Recovery from Schizophrenia	p. 103
My Story	p. 103
Accepting schizophrenia	p. 105
A new direction	p. 106
The Big Picture	p. 109
What are psychosocial rehabilitation programs?	p. 110
What types of training and support are available?	p. 111
How can you cope with schizophrenia at school?	p. 115
How can you deal with schizophrenia at work?	p. 119
What are options for living on your own?	p. 121
What are tips for handling social situations?	p. 126
What are tips for coping with stress and change?	p. 130
Putting the Pieces Back Together: My Life Today	p. 133
Epilogue to My Story	p. 133
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 137
Glossary	p. 143
Resources	p. 149
Bibliography	p. 157
Index	p. 159
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Me, Myself, and Them A Firsthand Account of One Young Person's Experience with Schizophrenia

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