my sister (59 yrs) suffers from paranoid disorder. is there permanent cure for this. or lifelong one has to take medicine?

Ans: Dear Avinash,
I hear you. It's hard to watch one's own child go through any pain or anguish. Since I am not aware of how old your daughter is, I may not be able to give you pointed suggestions but can generally suggest here.
Exams, peer pressure, bullying, sudden changes at home/school/college, relocating homes, changing schools, death or loss of a loved one...anything can cause anxiety or trigger anxiety.
If your daughter is school/college going, find out if something has happened there for her to feel this anxiety.
A change of scene might help but if the root of the problem is not eliminated, then the anxiety is here to stay.
Ensure that she gets a lot of playtime (if she is that age) OR she indulges in sports or physical activity (if she's much older)...the body displaces and releases stress with a lot of movement. Nature, music, having a supportive environment at home can go a long way in easing the symptoms related to anxiety.
Also, talk to her a lot to ensure her that whatever is causing her to feel anxious, will most certainly pass.
If the symptoms persist, kindly consult with an expert or a professional who can deal with these cases.

All the best!

Ans: This is likely to be mild dementia. Diagnosis reversible causes of dementia is very important even in older people. Please have her evaluated by a neurologist or physician. Once the reversible causes have been ruled out, treatment is dependent on how function she is and what the treatment goals are. Again this is individual and should be done with the help of a neurologist or physician.

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
(Disclaimer: The suggestions made below can be implemented only after a nod from your daughter's doctor who will know whether Mindfulness practices have any contra-indications in people with schizophrenia. Any suggestions here are to be followed under strict advice from her doctor and under his/her supervision only. Also any suggestion here is not a substitute for prescribed medication that she she is taking).

I do understand your anxiety as a parent. But there is no known cure for schizophrenia according to medical sciences.
Medicines help with the symptoms and triggers but also I can suggest that she go for a Mindfulness Course. It will help her regulate her breath which can calm the mind and body. It will also facilitate thought-behavior loop which will go a long way in possibly managing the mind. But medicines must be taken as per the doctor's instructions.

All the best!

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Were the medicines stopped by the doctor who prescribed them? If yes, go back to the doctor as things have not cleared out as yet for the medicines to be stopped.
If it was stopped based on self-diagnosis, it can be dangerous...Please do not stop or start any medication based on internet knowledge. Kindly take her to a doctor who will prescribe the right medicine in the right dosage; he/she will also guide the family members on how to manage when your sister refuses to take her medicines.
This requires immediate attention; kindly go and see a Doctor who can make a proper diagnosis if not done as yet.

All the best!
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