Making healthy habits a routine part of life can help a lot with overall recovery from schizophrenia.
Healthy habits can include:
- Taking medication regularly as prescribed
- Getting regular exercise (talk with your doctor before beginning any exercise program)
- Eating healthy meals
- Limiting caffeine and sugar
- Getting enough sleep
- Learning relaxation skills, such as yoga and meditation
- Reaching out for support
- Avoiding illicit drugs and alcohol
Start with small changes, and after mastering one or two, add new ones. For example, a person who is not used to exercising may be able to make a commitment to spending just 10 minutes a day doing some kind of enjoyable activity. If cutting back on coffee is a goal, decrease your intake gradually each day. The therapist or primary care doctor may offer help with quitting smoking and substance use and abuse.
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