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 chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has been recognized throughout recorded history. People with schizophrenia may hear voices other people don't hear or they may believe that others are reading their minds, controlling their thoughts, or plotting to harm them. These experiences are terrifying and can cause fearfulness, withdrawal, or extreme agitation.