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.