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Can Schizoform Turn Into Schizophrenia? What Are The Treatment Options?

My daughter is 32 years old, has been struggling with mental illness since she was 26, and has been diagnosed with schizoform. I just read that 2/3 of people with this diagnosis later go on to develop schizophrenia. Is this your experience as well. Our doctor believes she can improve over time. Do you believe this as well? Do you have any advice for us. Our daughter is on an anti-depressant. She has a little psychosis from time to time, has a lot of anxiety, and has been anti-social for 4 years now.
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Schizophreniform disorder is a mental disorder diagnosed when symptoms of schizophrenia are present for a significant portion of the time within a one-month period, but signs of disruption are not present for the full six months required for the diagnosis of schizophrenia. In that case, patient should be on proper dose of antipsychotic and mostly patients recover with drugs. I think, you should consult another psychiatrist for diagnosis and management.

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Can Schizoform Turn Into Schizophrenia? What Are The Treatment Options?

Hi Thanks for healthcare magic Schizophreniform disorder is a mental disorder diagnosed when symptoms of schizophrenia are present for a significant portion of the time within a one-month period, but signs of disruption are not present for the full six months required for the diagnosis of schizophrenia. In that case, patient should be on proper dose of antipsychotic and mostly patients recover with drugs. I think, you should consult another psychiatrist for diagnosis and management. Thanks