I am 29 year old suffering from simple schizophrenia with negative symptoms my psychiatrist give me trinicalm plus tablet but my condition not cured please give me advice.

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It is not advised to rely on medication alone to solve your problem. You definitely need the medication but you need to work with a counselor in tandem with the medication to get the best results. The counseling gives you an avenue to work with your emotional issues and you will develop skills in coping with the everyday challenges that life throws at you. I hope your visits to the psychiatrist were regular and the medication has been frequently reviewed during these years. You need to be occupied, and fit into a routine of interesting activities every day. Yoga and meditation is also necessary to train your brain to be disciplined. Exercise always plays a stabilizing role and is the most holistic medicine besides. Since the schizophrenic mind is regularly perturbed by unreal fears, a reality check through counseling will help you discern fact from fiction. Your socializing and maintaining steady relations is the hallmark of a good recovery program. If I am to assume that there were no relapses during this period, then that is a good sign too. This means that your condition has remained stable all of these years! now go to the next level (cure) along with therapy and you can look forward to a more functional and productive lifestyle.

Saul Pereira · Accepted Answer

It is not advised to rely on medication alone to solve your problem. You definitely need the medication but you need to work with a counselor in tandem with the medication to get the best results. The counseling gives you an avenue to work with your emotional issues and you will develop skills in coping with the everyday challenges that life throws at you. I hope your visits to the psychiatrist were regular and the medication has been frequently reviewed during these years. You need to be occupied, and fit into a routine of interesting activities every day. Yoga and meditation is also necessary to train your brain to be disciplined. Exercise always plays a stabilizing role and is the most holistic medicine besides. Since the schizophrenic mind is regularly perturbed by unreal fears, a reality check through counseling will help you discern fact from fiction. Your socializing and maintaining steady relations is the hallmark of a good recovery program. If I am to assume that there were no relapses during this period, then that is a good sign too. This means that your condition has remained stable all of these years! now go to the next level (cure) along with therapy and you can look forward to a more functional and productive lifestyle.

Raj Kiran Donthu · Answer

Dear lybrate-user, I understand the situation you are going through. In most cases, schizophrenia can be treated effectively with medications. There are a lot of choices available among medications. If you find the treatment is not adequate, convey the same to your consulting psychiatrist. He/ she will be in a better position, as they are following you. First you need to undergo a thorough evaluation. Then a decision can be taken on the choice of medication based on your problem. My sincere request is always consult your treating psychiatrist before taking any decision. I hope I have answered your query. Thank you.

Syeda Arifa Tasneem · Answer

You will need to take therapy along with medicines. You need to consult a psychologist for you to have optimum treatment.