If people understood what these individuals go through they would maybe be a bit more compassionate towards them. They are not psycho killers in fact quite often they are more of a danger to themselves. I've had 3 sufferers in my life one unfortunately passed away earlier this year. I advocated a lot for another who was very vulnerable. These are human beings with problems through no fault of their own, they are marginalised and have high premature mortality rate. cut them a little slack?
As you know Tara there are many misconceptions regarding schizophrenia. Here is a site that challenges those assumptions with facts. This can be helpful to read and share with others to help confront the stereotypes that are associated with schizophrenia.
Recognizing Anxiety: Symptoms, Signs, and Risk Factors - Recognizing Anxiety: Symptoms, Signs, and Risk Factors - Anxiety is a normal part of human life. You may have felt anxiety before addressing a group or applying for a job, for example. In the short term, anxiety increases your breathing rate and heart rate, concentrating the blood flow to your brain, where you need it.
Tourette's Syndrome Tourette’s disorder, or Tourette’s syndrome (TS) as it is frequently called, is a neurologic syndrome. The essential feature of Tourette’s are multiple tics that are sudden, rapid, recurrent, non-rhythmic, stereotypical, purposeless movements or vocalizations