[SwellJoe]

This is true, but as with many other diseases, now is the best time in history to be schizophrenic (though it will hopefully continue to get better). In the past ten to twenty years there have been some drugs introduced that actually work. They have some negative side effects, and seem to effect ambition among other things, but it is possible to control schizophrenia in many cases without hospitalization or constant supervision. Leading a normal life seems to be feasible for many, though it does currently require lifelong medication.