May 2011

Many people enjoy gambling without causing harm to themselves or others. Yet some people can’t control their impulse to gamble, even when it takes a terrible toll on their lives.

Unfortunately, most people with schizophrenia don’t see their symptoms as warning signs of a mental disorder. Their lives may be unraveling, yet they may believe that their experiences are normal. Or they may feel that they’re blessed or cursed with special insights others can’t see.