| Note |
Emotional withdrawal a problem for the…Patient isolated, alone, unable to form working relationships with family, friends or co-workers, the emotionally withdrawn patient's prospects for a better life ar not very good. …Family The emotional and practical problems that can result from the presence of an emotionally withdrawn schizophrenic in the family can, and often do, reach the very limit of what is tolerable for family and patient alike. …Physician The patient who will not venture out and misses or postpones seeing his physician adds greatly to the difficulties of monitoring his progress and loses the real theraputic value that results from your expression of interest and concern. To help the ambulatory schizophrenic function more normally Orap Tablets effectively reduce emotional withdrawal. Patients on orap often exhibit remarkable improvements in sociability. They become more communicative, co-operative and open, and show an imprved capacity to adapt to their environment. They fit in better with family, friends and co-workers and stand to gain more out programs directed toward their social and occupational rehabilitation. Emotional withdrawal was completely eliminated in 43% of the pimozide-treated patients exhibting this symptom but in none of the chlorpromazine-treated patients. Appreciable gains are then noted not only on antipsychotic activity but especially in social opennes with positive changes of attitude in terms of spontaneous social behaviour. In outpatients with paranoia or paranoid personality structures, primozide not only produces insight but also awareness by the patient of himself, others and the outside world. The resulting introspection, consciousness and self-direction lead to improved social behaviour and achievements. |
