21/11/2025
A Case Study of Madhvendra's Shocking Schizophrenia Battle β This gripping video, narrated by Dr. Pratibha Sharma from Doon Psychotherapeutic Center, presents a real-life clinical case (names changed for privacy) of Madhavendra, a 40-year-old DRDO officer stationed near Dehradun. What began as subtle paranoia spiraled into full-blown psychosis, tearing apart his marriage, career, and family.
Witness the onset of symptoms:
Delusions of persecution β Believing his wife was poisoning his food and plotting with office colleagues to kill him.
Hallucinations & bizarre behavior β Refusing to use the toilet (defecating in the room), avoiding eye contact, extreme agitation.
Social withdrawal β Stopped going to office, isolated himself, aggressive outbursts toward neighbors.
His wifeβs heartbreaking account:
Endured constant abuse, cleaned up after him, lost half her body weight from stress.
Contemplated su***de until her sister intervened.
In-laws arrived to a home reeking of neglect β both spouses emaciated, unbathed, broken.
Clinical Intervention:
Referred to psychiatry β Diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia.
4 ECT sessions under anesthesia for rapid symptom control.
Started on antipsychotic medication (administered secretly in food when he refused).
Referred to Dr. Pratibha Sharma for CBT, Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT), and Family Intervention.
Outcome after 6 months:
Positive symptoms (delusions, aggression) largely controlled.
Returned to office part-time.
Home environment stabilized β but wife still lives in fear of relapse.
Key Insight: Schizophrenia is chronic β no cure, only management.
Dr. Sharmaβs Urgent Message:
If someone shows delusions, hallucinations, irrational fear, or behavioral changes β donβt wait. Take them to a psychiatrist immediately. Early treatment saves lives β and families.
A happy mind creates a happy life.
Thank you β Dr. Pratibha Sharma