Correction of imbalanced hormones important but may not be sufficient to restore a sense of well being and proper sleep. Many glands that control hormones are regulated by neurotransmitters that can also be measured and and adjusted when indicated.
Part of the confusion lies in the origin of the word. The word schizophrenia means âsplit mindâ or âa splitting of the mind,â and comes from the Greek words skhizein (skhÃ­zein to) split and (phrá¸n). mindy Vanessa Taylor, April 11, 2011. The term schizophrenic is often used in popular media and ordinary conversation to describe behavior resulting from split or multiple personalities, but as people familiar with the medical disorder can attest, this pop culture interpretation is far from the reality of schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that interferes with a personâs ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others. It is a complex, long-term medical illness, affecting about 1% of Americans. Although schizophrenia can occur at any age, the average age of onset tends to be in the late teens to the early 20s for men, and the late 20s to early 30s for women. It is uncommon for schizophrenia to be diagnosed in a person younger than 12 or older than 40.