Question

Research indicates that being exposed to high stress situations may create a relapse in individuals who have progressed in recovering from schizophrenia. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
a. Trueb. False

Answer 1

Answer:

a. True

Explanation:

Stress is highly problematic condition in schizophrenia survivors. Both stress and schizophrenia are interrelated because not only stress causes relapse of disease but the schizophrenia relapse may also contribute to increased anxiety and stressful behavior in patients. Common warning signs of schizophrenia relapse are insomnia, difficulty in concentrating, irritability, paranoia etc. It is important that caretakers remain vigilant and if patient shows increased vulnerability to stressful situations and become irritating, he shall be directed immediately to the physician. Hence, stress may serve as a risk factor in contributing to insomnia and anxiety.