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Is It Natural For A Person With Schizophrenia To Ride

Posted on Mon, 30 Nov 2020

Question: Is it natural for a person with schizophrenia to ride the trains back and forth

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more details

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
Can you please elaborate and give more more details on your query? What does 'ride the trains back and forth' means?

I will be able to help you in a better way if I understand the question properly.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (3 hours later)

I think my fiancé has schizophrenia he hasn’t come home and last I know he has been taking the train from one particular stop to the last stop an back again. Is this type of behavior normal when they are having an episode and how do I get him to come home so we can get help

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Odd behaviour

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
I understand your concerns.

The oddities of behaviour are common in schizophrenia. This bizzare behavior of him can be due to the thought disorder in schizophrenia.

You can try to reach his treating doctor for his records of treatment. May be, local authorities can help you.

All the best.
Hoping for his fast recovery.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D