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How can you help your daughter with schizophrenia who has anosognosia and refuses treatment?

It's incredibly hard when your daughter doesn't recognize she needs help. Anosognosia affects between 50 to 98 percent of people with schizophrenia, making it very difficult to convince them to stick with treatment or see a doctor.

How can you help your daughter with schizophrenia who has anosognosia and refuses treatment?

It's incredibly hard when your daughter doesn't recognize she needs help. Anosognosia affects between 50 to 98 percent of people with schizophrenia, making it very difficult to convince them to stick with treatment or see a doctor.

Here are some ways you can still support her:

Learn and understand the condition
* Understanding how symptoms affect thinking and behavior helps you respond with patience
* Look into coordinated specialty care (CSC) programs that include family education and support
* Learning more helps you avoid taking things personally

Support without controlling
* Ask how she'd like to be supported instead of pressuring her
* Respect her choices while staying connected
* Avoid arguing about her condition

Help with practical barriers
People with schizophrenia often struggle with everyday tasks like remembering appointments, keeping phones charged, having transportation, or bringing insurance cards. Offering help with these practical things can make a difference.

Take care of yourself
Caregiving can lead to burnout and emotional strain. Consider joining a caregiver support group, talking to a therapist, or connecting with other families who understand. If there's immediate danger
If your daughter is ever at immediate risk of harming herself or others, more urgent steps may be needed. This could include involuntary commitment to a psychiatric hospital or, in ongoing situations, a conservatorship that gives you legal authority to make medical decisions.

Talking with a mental health professional or legal expert can help you understand these options when needed. You don't have to figure this out alone.

 AI-generated responses are not a substitute for medical advice. These services are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or disease. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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