Schizophrenia
Board-Certified in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry, General Psychiatrist, Board-Certified Psychiatrist & Psychiatry located in Spring, TX
Schizophrenia causes symptoms like hallucinations and delusions that interfere with normal life. At the office of Olayinka M Ayeni MD PLLC, in Spring, Texas, you get quality, professional treatment that greatly improves your symptoms so you can live a more normal existence. Call today or use the online tool to book an appointment and get started with treatment for schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental condition that can cause a distorted view of reality.
You may have hallucinations, disorganized speech, lack of motivation, or trouble thinking clearly. Schizophrenia can lead to self-harm and interferes with a person’s ability to work and maintain relationships.
When untreated, it’s nearly impossible to participate in society's daily activities. Treatment, however, can help a person with schizophrenia achieve independence. They’re able to participate in meaningful work and enjoy personal relationships.
Dr. Ayeni also treats patients with schizoaffective disorder. With this disorder, you display schizophrenia and mood disorder symptoms, like depression or mania.
Without treatment, schizoaffective disorder can interfere with a person’s ability to function at work or school. They may not be able to make friends and can experience intense loneliness. Dr. Ayeni can offer the assistance and support these patients need to manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Schizophrenia often follows a unique path in each patient. Usually, symptoms fall into one of the following three categories:
Psychotic symptoms include hallucinations and delusions. A person with schizophrenia may also experience thought disorders in which their thinking is unusual or illogical. Psychotic symptoms can also show up as movement disorders in which a patient makes certain movements over and over again.
Negative symptoms include withdrawal from social life, difficulty with normal functioning, and loss of motivation. Even simple tasks, like grocery shopping, can become difficult. A person displaying negative symptoms may show little facial expression and speak in a monotone voice.
Concentration and attention problems are also a sign of schizophrenia. The mental disorder can interfere with learning new things, following a conversation, or remembering important appointments.
Depending on their symptoms, Dr. Ayeni develops a unique treatment plan for each patient. He prescribes antipsychotic medications that help make symptoms less severe, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy, family education, and behavioral skill training.
If you’re worried that you or a loved one is suffering from schizophrenia, call the office of Olayinka M Ayeni MD PLLC today or use this website to schedule an appointment online.