What Is Paranoid Schizophrenia?
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8. How Does Therapy Help with Paranoid Schizophrenia?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, in which you are assisted by your therapist to identify faulty coping mechanisms and patterns in your thinking that may be working against you, can benefit you when dealing with symptoms of schizophrenia. Though your therapist may not be able to help you alleviate your symptoms without medication, he or she can help you tell the difference between your symptoms and reality.
Therapy may also help you if you also deal with anxiety, depression, or the stress that comes from learning how to cope with a psychiatric condition. Couples counseling may help you and your spouse or partner achieve a better relationship and to be more present in your family life, especially if you have children.
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