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I have a son with schizophrenia who has been playing the guitar since he was 6. He is now 35. He is extremely talented and gifted, not only playing but vocally. He does not take meds. We, his family, have long known that he uses his music as an outlet to keep himself more focused and stable, also it seems like it may quiet the "head sounds" and that he uses it to manage his irrational fears. We believe that largely because of his rare wit, high intellegence, plus his musical gift, he is able to function, keep a job, live on his own relatively stably, and get some enjoyment out of life. He lives a lonely life, with very few friends, but because he has his music, he does ok.