What Is Paranoid Schizophrenia?
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4. Are There Alternative Therapies for Paranoid Schizophrenia?
Complementary and alternative therapies for schizophrenia can include vitamin treatment, especially with certain B vitamins that may help regulate mood and the potential to hallucinate.2Kiefer, D. (2018, August 5). Complementary and alternative treatments for schizophrenia. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/schizophrenia/alternative-treatments#vitamins Patients with schizophrenia are often deficient in B9, but this does not necessarily mean that B9 deficiency alone causes their symptoms.
Other nonmedical ways to ease symptoms include exercise, acupuncture, and meditation. Though these may not ease your symptoms entirely, you can always talk to your doctor about adding complementary therapy to your existing medication and therapy regime.
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