Introduction Schizophrenia means, "split mind" which makes people believe that this illness is a multiple personality disorder, but it is really referring to the split from reality. ... Schizophrenia runs in families, which means that it has genetic traits that are inherited. ... He or she may believe that someone is trying to hurt them or their family. ... Family and friends of a Schizophrenic can also benefit from a support group. ... This is where the family and friends come in to make sure the schizophrenic gets the help they need to get back on track. ...

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After consulting a family doctor and a psychiatrist, Olga was diagnosed with schizophrenia. ... In 1911 Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler coined new term "schizophrenia," by combining Greek words that mean "split mind." Bleuler meant this name to imply: 1) A fragmentation of the thought process 2) A split between thoughts and emotions 3) A withdrawal from reality enjoyable (Comer, R. ...

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Her mother played the piano and was very nervous that the family needed to add flannel between the plates in the china cabinet so the plates would not rattle. ... The knowledge of Multiple Personality Disorder is caused by severe childhood trauma that creates a mental split or dissociation as a defense against the trauma. ...

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