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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just wanted to sympathize. I had an aunt who was schizophrenic and I do worry about my children. I’m not sure that it’s something they can genetically test for so I don’t think there’s much you can do.  just hope for the best I know what signs to look out for at what ages.[/quote]

+1 my uncle has it and I take the same approach. I come from a large family and he is the only one in his generation who has it. The next 2 generations, no one has it. The youngest generation is 6-20 years old.[/quote]

This is so interesting to me because I’ve just realized I don’t worry about this.

My uncle doesn’t have an official diagnosis, but he is very mentally ill and probably has some sort of schizoid personality. I always heard he did a ton of drugs in his youth and that triggered it. No one else in the family is mentally ill, except for things like mild depression or anxiety.[/quote]

Pp you responded to. My uncle was brilliant and sailed through law school at the top of his class. He never used drugs or even alcohol. Shortly after passing the bar, he had a psychotic break. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He never practiced law or even worked. He lives in a group home and is fine, all things considered. I asked my dad if there were any signs early on and he said my uncle was strange as a teenager. They thought nothing of it because of his high intelligence. I don't soend my life worrying if my kids will have it, but I do keep an eye out for signs.[/quote]

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