XXICenturySchizoidMn

I find hard to believe that such story could happen nowadays. The diagnostic tools of psychiatry had improved tremendously in the last two decades and it is simply difficult to fool a good psychiatrist. Nonetheless, as in any other profession, there are good, bad and terrible professionals.

Seems like a fortunate individual to me!

It's like having a spare tire in the trunk of your car.

Great question!!

For centuries, the mental illness has been stigmatised. Patients, treatments, doctors or anything related to mental illness have been looked with eyes of horror.

People understand quite well that if you have a medical disorder, you should take your meds. But if it is a mental disorder, people have negative and wrong believes about psychotropic drugs and treatments ('addictions' among other myths).

The only way to fight against all these negative believes is through education. Media, forums and informal chats carrying the message of mental health professionals is a good start.

An intense campaign is required and lots of work remains to be done.

Tenga paciencia con él y coopere con el tratamiento. No permita que lo abandone, la esquizofrenia es una enfermedad crónica y tratable.

for the english-speaking:

Q: What would you tell to a mother of a recently diagnosed son with schizophrenia?

A. Be patient with your son and comply with the medical treatment. Don't allow him to abandon it. Schizophrenia is a chronic but treatable disease.

Sociopaths act (they don't just think) and don't exhibit feelings of guilt or remorse from their actions.

As long as it remains as thoughts and not acts that harm anybody or anything, you are probably just a drama queen.