9 months ago I was suffering schizophrenia symptoms as well as mania episode. Then after taking treatment of one haloperidol injection and divalproex with olanzapine tablets for 4 months feeling recovered. Now I am feeling sensation and mild pain back of head? How long I have take medications?

Dr. Saul PereiraPsychologist49yrs exp

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You may have to take thee medication for life. But I have a good suggestion for you and that is to seek the help of a well experienced counselor in schizophrenia. You need to work in tandem with the medication and therapy for the best results. There is no doubt that this disease is debilitating but you must persevere not only with the medication but also with counseling. 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 months. 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's 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 are 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 months! now go to the next level along with therapy and you can look forward to a more functional and productive lifestyle.  

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