The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Psychological Symptoms and Mental Well-Being in Patients With Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that progresses with delusions or hallucinations, causes changes in interpersonal communication, thoughts and behaviors, continues with recovery and repetitions, and in which the interpretation of reality is impaired. Drug treatment alone is not sufficient in schizophrenia, and it is known that negative symptoms continue even in patients with a good response to drug treatment. For this reason, complementary therapies, psychosocial approaches and rehabilitation in addition to drug therapy increase the effectiveness of the treatment.It is seen that the tension, the effects of stress, the state of anxiety, blood pressure, heart rate, lactic acid production, sensitivity to pain are reduced by performing relaxation exercises in a suitable environment, regularly and in accordance with the technique. Helps you think positively Studies involving patients with schizophrenia have also proven the beneficial effect of progressive relaxation, with positive changes observed through relieving anxiety, reducing psychological stress, and increasing psychological well-being.