Therapy
What were some techniques used to help Nash?
Nash's therapy included insulin coma therapy (ICT) and antipsychotic medication. According to PBS, the insulin is used "to reduceantipsychotic medication anxiety, nervousness, tremors, vomiting, weight loss, and agitation of patients undergoing opiate withdrawal. With insulin, they became calm, gained weight, and were much more cooperative." (Primary Sources: Insulin Coma Therapy) Also, having Nash's wife, Alicia, there to support him was a hug benefit.
Did the actor's portrayal of the therapist seem accurate?
I believe the actor that portrayed the therapist was fairly accurate. He was confident in the treatment that was needed and knew how to handle not only Nash but also Alicia.
Nash's therapy included insulin coma therapy (ICT) and antipsychotic medication. According to PBS, the insulin is used "to reduceantipsychotic medication anxiety, nervousness, tremors, vomiting, weight loss, and agitation of patients undergoing opiate withdrawal. With insulin, they became calm, gained weight, and were much more cooperative." (Primary Sources: Insulin Coma Therapy) Also, having Nash's wife, Alicia, there to support him was a hug benefit.
Did the actor's portrayal of the therapist seem accurate?
I believe the actor that portrayed the therapist was fairly accurate. He was confident in the treatment that was needed and knew how to handle not only Nash but also Alicia.
Social Effects
How did the condition affect Nash's life?
Nash's life was affected drastically from his schizophrenia. At home, he struggled to take care of his wife and child. He also was unable to care for himself most of the time. He was able to continue working throughout the majority of his life but there were times were work was unattainable. Also, when he was at work, there was always a sense of paranoia. His social life was drastically affected by the disorder. He struggled to communicate with others and have a "normal" social life.
Nash's life was affected drastically from his schizophrenia. At home, he struggled to take care of his wife and child. He also was unable to care for himself most of the time. He was able to continue working throughout the majority of his life but there were times were work was unattainable. Also, when he was at work, there was always a sense of paranoia. His social life was drastically affected by the disorder. He struggled to communicate with others and have a "normal" social life.