On 4 May 2007 05:50:35 -0700, MarilynMann wrote:

> I'm undoubtedly wasting my breath here, but I wonder if the people
> labelling Dr. Chung as a schizophrenic would be posting the same kind
> of messages if they thought he had cancer or any other serious
> disease.
>
> Schizophrenia is a terrible disease. I wouldn't wish it on my worst
> enemy. Unfortunately, two close relatives of mine suffer from
> schizophrenia. Both are disabled and unable to work.

Got a very close friend who is and one who is manic-depressive, this is
no fun at all.

> The medications available for schizophrenia don't always work and have
> many side effects. Even people who take their medications faithfully
> can continue to suffer from paranoia and hallucinations. Cognition is
> almost always effected and antipsychotics aren't usually of much help
> in that regard.
>
> Much research is going on, and everyone hopes that better treatments
> will be developed.
>
> I am ending my post here because tears are coming to my eyes thinking
> about the effect this disease has had on my loved one's lives.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Marilyn

Condolences to you.
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