Well synaptic pruning occurs during adolescence right? I developed schizophrenia at the age of 30, that’s 12 years after adolescence formally ends. During these 12 years I’ve been functional in all respects: intellectually, socially, emotionally, sexually etc etc. Then bang, psychotic break and 3 months later I was almost bedridden with acute negative symptoms that no medicine can treat.
Well, explain to me the gene behind this **** !
I’d be more tempted to assume there’s a chemical imbalance somewhere in the brain that keeps it from working properly, than buy into this synaptic pruning fairytale. BTW my cognitive functions are mainly ok, no problems with memory or attention… well maybe a little but nothing worrisome.