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Many people with schizophrenia are able to live independently. However, this is not the case for all people with schizophrenia. There are several things that people with schizophrenia should know to overcome the difficulties of their illness and live on their own:
- Early diagnosis and treatment leads to better outcomes
- Stay on the medication and therapy treatment plans recommended by their doctors and mental health professionals
- Continue long-term group therapy, especially peer to peer therapy, to learn how to manage the illness and take care of daily responsibilities
- Participate in vocational rehabilitation to learn money management and job skills
- Develop an understanding of the illness and how to prevent a relapse
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