Understanding Schizophrenia

What was one of the main reasons the narrator stopped going to class?

• Lack of interest in the subject

• Conflict with classmates

• Difficulty in understanding the material

• Frustration and fear of not doing well

What did the narrator struggle with when trying to make friends in college?

• Trusting them

• Finding common interests

• Scheduling time to meet

• Understanding their language

What unusual behavior did the narrator exhibit that made communication difficult?

• Talking too softly

• Ignoring people

• Switching topics quickly

• Speaking in a different language

What did the counselor ask the narrator that made them realize they might have schizophrenia?

• If they had seen or heard things that weren't there

• If they had difficulty concentrating

• If they felt sad often

• If they had trouble sleeping

What was one of the symptoms the narrator experienced that made studying difficult?

• Seeing images of people that weren't there

• Feeling extremely tired

• Constant headaches

• Losing interest in subjects

What did the psychiatrist discuss with the narrator after the diagnosis?

• Finding a new job

• Different medications and their side effects

• Changing their major

• Moving to a new city

How did the prescribed medication help the narrator?

• It improved their memory

• It made them more social

• It helped them think more clearly and reduced the voices

• It made them more energetic

What was the narrator most scared about before starting treatment?

• Being alone

• Failing their exams

• People following them and influencing their behavior

• Losing their job

What role did group therapy play in the narrator's recovery?

• It helped them find a new job

• It provided a distraction from symptoms

• It offered financial support

• It helped them learn to cope with challenges and feel accepted

What realization did the narrator come to about their diagnosis?

• It would completely control their life

• It was a minor inconvenience

• It was a part of their life but didn't have to take it over

• It was something they could ignore