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Schizophrenia - General Discussion

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Brenda Cook4 Brenda Cook4 Regular
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joined Sep 2010
#621 ·
briskgull27 said:Hey everyone,
I really meant well, but honestly, I'm feeling a bit too much
pressure to live up to this whole "briskgull27" persona.
Just so you know, my handle actually comes from that Elton John song in the Moses cartoon.
🙂 🙂 👋 👋 👋

Is that you?
Don't worry, there’s no big dramatic exit or anything just yet.😘
mistybison mistybison Regular
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joined Aug 2008
#622 ·
briskgull27 said:Hi everyone
I had the best intentions, but I'm feeling way too much
pressure to maintain the briskgull27 persona.
For those wondering, my name comes from an Elton John song in the Moses cartoon.
🙂 🙂 👋 👋 👋

You aren't actually leaving, are you? 😢 You really are a breath of fresh air on this forum. 🙂

Then again, looking at it clearly, we are all just forum addicts here, so we probably aren't the best crowd to hang out with anyway. 🤔 😁
James Cox6 James Cox6 Active Member
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#623 ·
I'm just jumping into this thread now—sorry if I'm asking something that's already been covered—but I read somewhere once that schizophrenia is essentially a hereditary mental illness...

Is there any truth to that?
Gerald Rivera60 Gerald Rivera60 Active Member
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#624 ·
Yes, schizophrenia definitely has a strong hereditary component.
It essentially boils down to a disruption in brain biochemistry—likely involving dopamine pathways. While we still haven't fully mapped out how environmental factors interact with these biological triggers, the genetic influence is undeniably significant.
James Cox6 James Cox6 Active Member
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joined Mar 2009
#625 ·
Alright, I’ve got a question here—and I’m asking nicely, so if anyone actually knows the answer, please weigh in.

My younger sister is seeing this guy. On the surface, he’s incredibly charming and polite, but his temperament is what’s really throwing me off. He is unnervingly consistent—his mood never shifts, period.
Most people have ups and downs; they have emotional fluctuations because, well, that's just being human. It's normal.
But this guy? Not at all. He’s always calm, quiet, no nerves, no raised voice... honestly, it feels deeply weird to me.

After digging around a bit, I found out that his aunt was treated at Vrapč, and apparently, his cousin and his other cousin were also treated there too.

So, here's what I'm wondering: is it possible he inherited some kind of genetic trait since his aunt and cousins had these issues? Is this level of "calm" even normal? I'm worried about my sister if she gets serious with him—is there a real risk that any kids they have could end up with mental health struggles?
Taylor Howard36 Taylor Howard36 Active Member
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joined Jan 2007
#626 ·
outoftheblue said:Hey everyone
I really did have good intentions here, but honestly—the sheer
pressure of maintaining this whole "outoftheblue" persona is just too much.
Just for those who don't get it, my handle comes from that Elton John track in the Moses cartoon.
🙂 🙂 👋 👋 👋

Wait, what’s the deal? Are you leaving the forum for good? Or just changing your handle? 😕
Gerald Rivera60 Gerald Rivera60 Active Member
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#627 ·
It’s possible he inherited the gene, but it’s also possible he didn't...
Even if one parent deals with schizophrenia, the odds are roughly 50/50, assuming a carrier is present in the lineage.
However, you neglected to mention what kind of medication was used, which matters. You might not even know.
There is a significant difference between schizophrenia and other conditions.
On the other hand, seeing a pattern where an aunt and her children all required treatment points toward genetics, but it could just as easily be environmental factors that triggered the illness within that family.
Ultimately, the chances sit at 50/50.

As for this man...
First, you are viewing him through a specific lens, which means you might be hunting for symptoms that aren't actually there. Some people are simply more level-headed than others. The real question is whether you have observed him across enough different scenarios to confirm his behavior is consistent. We often meet people in limited contexts, making them seem predictable; when we see them in a new setting, their true nature can be surprising.
If he truly lacks emotional range, that could be a red flag, but it isn't a certainty. It could easily be a side effect of medication—perhaps he is already undergoing treatment?
In short, drawing conclusions from such thin data is difficult. Have you actually spoken with him? Is he employed, and how does he interact with his colleagues? Does his speech fluctuate, or is it monotone? Can he stay on topic? How are his relationships with his family and his community? Have you ever visited his home? There are many variables to consider.
Megan Mitchell Megan Mitchell Newcomer
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#628 ·
Mad Scientist said:Yeah, schizophrenia definitely has a strong genetic component.
It's essentially a biochemical imbalance in the brain—likely involving dopamine pathways—and while we aren't totally sure how much environmental factors play into it, the role of genetics is pretty clear.

Schizophrenia is multifactorial, but I'm not sure it's quite that hereditary. While the risk is higher if it runs in the family, upbringing is actually the main driver. A child of a parent with schizophrenia only develops it in about 10% of cases, right?
Gerald Rivera60 Gerald Rivera60 Active Member
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#629 ·
Everyone agrees that both nature and nurture play a role in how diseases develop. However, determining which one carries more weight remains a constant debate. Every few months, a new study hits the press favoring environmental factors, only to be followed by another claiming genetics are the primary driver. It is difficult to settle on a definitive verdict. That said, nobody disputes that both sets of variables are essential, especially considering the complex interaction between our DNA and our surroundings.
Taylor Howard36 Taylor Howard36 Active Member
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#630 ·
We’ve touched on the whole schizophrenia inheritance thing quite a bit in this thread already... but there’s still that nagging, underlying possibility that a child could end up dealing with the disorder too...
Megan Mitchell Megan Mitchell Newcomer
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#631 ·
It just crossed my mind—since there's actually a gene linked to schizophrenia, do you think we might eventually be able to isolate and "fix" it once genetic engineering advances enough? Is that basically what GMO technology 😬
could lead to?
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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joined Jan 2007
#632 ·
Here is my little theory.😍
I’m trying to move away from standard nicotine—switching things up.

The genes? No chance.
I just don't buy it; the condition is far too complex for genetics to be the sole fix.
If you tweak one tiny cell, does everything else just magically align? No way.
Besides, the relatives I have who deal with mental health issues never actually lose touch with reality, which is different from my experience.
Maybe if we could just balance the fluid levels in the brain with solid matter, that might work. Sounds like a brilliant, totally original idea, right?!!!🤣 🙂 🙂 🙂

See ya
Andrew Harris7 Andrew Harris7 Active Member
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#633 ·
Dr. Frankenstein said:Everyone agrees both play a role in how diseases develop, but pinpointing which one carries more weight is an endless debate. It’s a moving target. One week, a study comes out favoring environmental triggers; the next, a paper argues genetics is the primary driver. It's hard to settle on a verdict, though nobody disputes that both factors matter—not to mention the complex interplay between them.

I agree. Even though it doesn't apply to the schizophrenia in my family, I know someone prone to depression. In my case, it was a double whammy: I inherited the genetic predisposition, and then life circumstances just piled on. My brother is different. When things go south for him, he just shrugs it off. He doesn't have that biological vulnerability.
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#634 ·
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

I just can't seem to act my usual self when I'm dealing with Dr. Frankenstein

🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
mistybison mistybison Regular
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#635 ·
briskgull27 said:I'm moving back to my standard nickname—switching it up now.

What is it about this one that you aren't feeling anymore? 🙂
Andrew Harris7 Andrew Harris7 Active Member
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#636 ·
briskgull27 said:🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

I can't act sane when I'm like this. Dr. Frankenstein

🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

What even qualifies as "normal" anymore? I don't think truly sane people exist in this world. Not knowing you, but given that you’re a schizophrenic, you actually seem alright to me. 😘
Andrew Harris7 Andrew Harris7 Active Member
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joined Dec 2006
#637 ·
I'm not sure how this last post of mine comes across, but the intention was to sound encouraging and positive, hopefully.🙂 😘
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#638 ·
Andrew Harris7 said:I’m not quite sure how this last post comes across, but I really intended for it to sound encouraging and positive, so hopefully it does!🙂 😘


Thanks, but honestly, I'm just a regular person, which is why this feels so heavy.
It might be easier if I just wore a wristband that said: Sch
Brenda Cook4 Brenda Cook4 Regular
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#639 ·
Johnson & Johnson (the folks behind certain schizophrenia treatments) put together this incredible multimedia simulation. It actually lets you experience what it’s like to see and hear the world through the eyes—and ears—of someone living with schizophrenia.

link
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
712 messages
joined Jan 2007
#640 ·
The server isn't cooperating right now, so I'll give it another shot a bit later.

I don't quite have enough expertise with opening RAM files to dive into that just yet. Should I try to learn the process, or is it better to wait until I'm more experienced?
Once my man comes back to me, then I'll take a look.

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