Hello! I’m glad to see you’re with me, especially
since today’s topic is so important.

Today, we’re going to talk about the symptoms of
schizophrenia. Perhaps your loved one hasn’t yet been
diagnosed with schizophrenia. If they have been diagnosed,
and they’ve been stabilized on medication, it will be
helpful to know how to recognize the symptoms which might
indicate a psychotic episode so that you can get your loved
one help as quickly as possible. The sooner you act, the
faster the episode can be brought to an end.

During a psychotic episode, your loved one might lose their
ability to tell reality from delusion. They may be having
auditory or visual hallucinations (hearing or seeing
things that don’t exist). They may be experiencing paranoia
and think that their lives are being threatened. They might
even think that you are conspiring against them. It is
imperative that you get them medical help quickly, as the
more the symptoms escalate, the harder it will be to get
them to the doctor or hospital.

Here are some things that you might notice:

? Inability to undertake tasks that they normally can carry
out when they are stabilized.

? Change in eating and sleep patterns.

? Irritability or anger.

? Unusually distracted behavior.

? Unusually withdrawn behavior.

? Paranoia (exhibited as suspicious or fearful behavior.)

? Confused speech.

? Confused thinking.

? Impulsiveness (poor judgment.)

Remember, if your loved one exhibits a combination of these
symptoms, then you need to get them to their doctor as
quickly as possible.

Do you suspect your loved one has schizophrenia or is having
a relapse (psychotic episode)? Go to

http://Schizophrenia-Reports.us

for more information.

Welcome to Part 1 of my Borderline Personality Disorder Supporters Mini course.  Before I get started, I just want to let you know that I’m not a professional writer, so if you come across some misspelled words or typos, please  forgive me.  I’m just trying to tell you what I’ve learned the
HARD way by supporting my mother who has suffered from a personality disorder her entire life. Today, we are going to talk about exactly what Borderline Personality Disorder is:

So what is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. BPD causes intense, long-lasting mood swings and is often characterized by inappropriate anger and even paranoia.  We’ll talk more about the specific symptoms of the disorder a little later in the course. Although no one is entirely sure what causes BPD, evidence suggests that it has to do with the chemicals in the brain.  Changes in the levels of these chemicals can cause parts of the brain to become out of balance, thus resulting in out of control behaviors and inappropriate anger and reactions.  When your loved one is exhibiting symptoms of  BPD, they are considered to be in an episode and are not stable.  During this time,
you will need to focus on getting them help from medical and psychiatric professionals. The most important thing to keep in mind about Borderline Personality Disorder is that it is NOT something your loved one can control or fix on their own.  It is caused by an imbalance in the chemicals in the brain and is passed on in families, so there’s nothing your loved one could do to prevent it or to make it happen.  So, please, don’t blame them because they have this disorder. Now in the next post, I’m going to provide you with a little background information on why I’m sharing this information with you and why I think it’s so important. However, if you need more information on how to cope with Borderline Personality Disorder now, then go to
http://BorderlinePersonalityDisorder.us
Best wishes until then.

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