My heart goes out to you. My love goes out to you. My tears of joy and pain go out to you. My hugs go out to you. I have an only adult son with schizophrenia, and I live his journey with him for 35 years so far. All I can say is be strong, patient and keep yourself healthy with a lot of stamina. Get different opinions from different doctors. The newer medications of today work better than the older ones ( like lithium, risperdone). Be sure the diagnosis is correct. I could go on and on and on. And ask what long-term side affects can happen to your child. Lithium ruined my son's kidneys after very many years on it. I wish you all the patience and love it takes to help a child/teen/adult with schizophrenia. After many many challenges you will see light at the end of the tunnel, but always be on guard for the next episode. It can be very changeable at times. Keep the faith. Seek as much help as you can but stay healthy, exercise, eat right to maintain your stamina. How old is your child?