What are the symptoms of schizophrenia
My doctor says I have schizophrenia but I don't hear voices or see things so I want to know what other symptoms are there.
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Graylight · 51-55, F
1) delusions - irrational beliefs or thoughts
2) hallucinations - typically auditory in nature
3) disorganized speech - inability to hold conversation or express thoughts
4) disorganized or catatonic behavior - extreme lethargy or unresponsiveness
5) negative symptoms - diminished emotional response, lack of joy or reaction
Further, work, interpersonal relations, or self-care must be functionally inhibited.
Some signs of the disorder must last for a continuous period of at least 6 months.
No major depressive or manic episodes occurred concurrently with active phase symptoms.
The disturbance is not caused by the effects of a substance or another medical condition.
If there is a history of autism spectrum disorder or a communication disorder (childhood onset).
The diagnosis of schizophrenia is only made if prominent delusions or hallucinations, along with other symptoms, are present for at least one month.
Schizophrenia is a serious, obvious and difficult disorder to treat. If your physician "diagnosed" you, I'd see a mental health therapist. If a psychologist, psychiatrists or other mental health provider diagnosed you, he/she should have been clear about a med/therapy regimen. If you're seeing someone, don't seek professional, possibly life-altering advice here. See your mental health provider.
2) hallucinations - typically auditory in nature
3) disorganized speech - inability to hold conversation or express thoughts
4) disorganized or catatonic behavior - extreme lethargy or unresponsiveness
5) negative symptoms - diminished emotional response, lack of joy or reaction
Further, work, interpersonal relations, or self-care must be functionally inhibited.
Some signs of the disorder must last for a continuous period of at least 6 months.
No major depressive or manic episodes occurred concurrently with active phase symptoms.
The disturbance is not caused by the effects of a substance or another medical condition.
If there is a history of autism spectrum disorder or a communication disorder (childhood onset).
The diagnosis of schizophrenia is only made if prominent delusions or hallucinations, along with other symptoms, are present for at least one month.
Schizophrenia is a serious, obvious and difficult disorder to treat. If your physician "diagnosed" you, I'd see a mental health therapist. If a psychologist, psychiatrists or other mental health provider diagnosed you, he/she should have been clear about a med/therapy regimen. If you're seeing someone, don't seek professional, possibly life-altering advice here. See your mental health provider.
PlumBerries · 31-35, F
how did your doctor come to that conclusion? Seems very weird.
Normally you would have to get other tests done to rule out other causes to symptoms first before coming to the conclusion of schizophrenia. And when that is mentioned, symptoms have to have been ongoing for 6 weeks or more consistently.
If I was you I would go to a better doctor
Normally you would have to get other tests done to rule out other causes to symptoms first before coming to the conclusion of schizophrenia. And when that is mentioned, symptoms have to have been ongoing for 6 weeks or more consistently.
If I was you I would go to a better doctor
MrAboo · 36-40, M
What symptoms are you experiencing?
I am schizoaffective. I had involuntary thoughts that were the voices, paranoia, very strong visions while awake, and kept saying some one was shooting thoughts into my head. Also everything seemed connected around me as a trap. It is a living hell to experience.
I am schizoaffective. I had involuntary thoughts that were the voices, paranoia, very strong visions while awake, and kept saying some one was shooting thoughts into my head. Also everything seemed connected around me as a trap. It is a living hell to experience.
alan20 · M
Mood swings possibly. I tend to like music by schizophrenic composers but I'm not delusional. Just enjoy it!
SW-User
I’m sorry I’m not qualified to answer but I wanted to pass through and wish you the best 🤗.....
rosyhills · 31-35, F
So why'd you go to the doctor with no symptoms?😕
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NeuroticByNature · 41-45, F
@Sellam get a second opinion from a different doctor.
Sellam · F
@NeuroticByNature OK thanks
LordSillio · 36-40, M
You should drown your doctor..
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NeuroticByNature · 41-45, F
Paranoia
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
When things start to not make sense. You should have total clarity in your head and over what is happening, that is the normal condition of a human being. If you don't, then it's time to search yourself.