John Nash was a remarkable person. He taught college students, won a Nobel Prize for his work in game theory, and while achieving that, he battled Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a long-term mental disorder that can lead to faulty perception and lack of realism in their personal relationships. That definition can't encompass all of schizophrenia though, there are many different types of schizophrenia, all of which are equally heart-breaking. Although John had Schizophrenia, he didn't let it stop him. At first, Nash didn't know how to handle it. The medication was helping him, but he also couldn't do a lot of things he used to. His main concern was his work, when he was on his medication he wasn't able to process the formulas or see the shapes. Although he was decreasing ability wise, he was increasing mentally. But again, John was a man of his work. He stopped taking his pills and had an outburst, but luckily his wife was there for him. …show more content…
His wife was there for him through all of it, even his worst episodes. They got divorced but Alicia eventually made her way back to John to support him. His son was nothing but kind to his father, he loved him for who he was. Even his students were supporting him throughout his journey. He had a difficult time dealing with his disease, but with the help of his family he lived his life the way he wanted to. John had so much love and support, but his disorder asked for more. John was sent into a mental facility where he was shocked five times a week for 10 weeks and was prescribed medication. In this day and age, shock therapy is frowned upon and never acceptable. Inducing pain isn't going to get rid of someone’s delusions. Pills, on the other hand, are a very suitable approach towards getting someone healthy. In my opinion, patients need and deserve medication, love, and support to become