Posted by Thrud on April 18, 2001, at 3:15:59
In reply to Re: How do I know if I am going schizophrenic?, posted by mila on April 18, 2001, at 1:30:10
> In order to rule out the possibility of schizophrenia or other non-mood disorder, you'd have to undergo some tests.
> In schizophrenia specifically, there exist so-called 'markers', the most highly researched is called smooth-pursuit
> eye movement or eye-tracking, the brain structure, particularly in males is different (most importantly, PRIOR to
> the onset of a disorder), etc.I never knew these tests existed!
> If it is of any help to you, there is only 17% chance for you to have inherited a disorder your mother has.I have 4 symptom-free siblings....I may be the unlucky one! But thanks.
For a
> great story of this kind, see
>
> Overcoming the impossible: my journey through schizophrenia, by Ronald Bassman, Ph.D. in : Psychology Today,
> January/February 2001.
>
> mila
I will definitely check it out.Thank you very much indeed for sharing that with me. I feel much better and now have some leads to follow.
Thrud
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