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by stenl
2822 days ago
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Neuroscientist here. The study shows no such thing. Maybe you refer to this: ”for the first time, identifies brain tissue macrophages proximal to neurons in over 40% of individuals with schizophrenia who are in a high inflammatory state.” But first, the authors are confused. All brains (100%) contain macrophages in proximity to neurons. Specifically microglia (which are macrophages) and perivascular macrophages. Second, note that they studied cases already selected to be in a high inflammatory state. Third, they do not show the direction of causality. It’s easy to imagine how a life lived with schizophrenia could substantially increase your risk of inflammation. |
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Schizophrenia is a manifestation of "stress" (infections/drug use/injuries/emotions/malnourishment/etc) that's worsened by standard treatments. Some of the drugs used to treat "psychosis" seem to cause inflammation. Patients treated with anti-psychotics have been found to suffer more deterioration than those who are never treated with anti-psychotics.
My friend was eating a lot of soybean oil and alcohol in the months before she was captured by the mental health industry. Soybean oil is a source of Omega-6 oil, which breaks down into inflammatory prostaglandins. Alcohol contributes to inflammation too. Instead of treating the causes of her presentation, the professionals treat her symptoms. At one point they tried to label her "schizophrenic".
Sometimes medical diagnoses are helpful. The diagnosis of "schizophrenia" is a non-helpful medical curse. There are some good psychiatrists, but the profession desperately needs help.