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What are some of the steps you can take to manage the symptoms of schizophrenia?
By reading this material, and participating in therapy, you are already taking a very important step. Learning about this disorder allows you to communicate and to understand your experience. The material in this book and as part of this therapy will help you to gain control and manage your symptoms much more effectively. Things that you can start doing now as you begin working within these pages include:
 Learning how to cope with stress
 Building social support
 Developing a relapse prevention plan
 Using medication effectively
 Learn how to cope with symptoms
 Communicate with your providers
These steps may seem daunting, but over the course of this book you will learn how to do these things and more!
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