Question 1

hello doctors, what does the term "acute schizophrenia" mean?

Accepted Answer

Worse than usually: Schizophrenia's symptoms can ebb and flow. An acute episode often is much worse than usual and, hopefully, return to the usual level after a short time. During this period safety and care are needed fast as delusions, hallucinations, disorganization mood may all be very unstable and intense. Take care and when things are back to usual - ask the doctor to explain what to expect clearly.

Question 2

can having schizophrenia mean i am crazy?

Accepted Answer

No: Schizophrenia is an illness.  Just like other illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure, medication is used to keep it in check.  The term "crazy" is just a word that people use due to the stigma toward mental illness.

Question 3

could having a schizophrenia spectrum disorder mean you have schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Sure: "Being on the schizophrenia spectrum" could mean one has schizophrenia or other disorders that share some symptoms with schizophrenia (e.g. brief psychotic disorder, schizotypal personality disorder, delusional disorder, etc).

Question 4

if my brother developed schizophrenia as a teenager, does that mean i will too?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Schizophrenia does have a genetic component. But, environmental factors do also play a significant role. So, having a sibling with the disease may increase the risk, but this definitely does not mean the risk is certain.

Question 5

what does it actually mean if i have schizophrenia?

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Unusual connections: Schizophrenia is a disease of unusual connections in the brain. It means that your brain makes connections between things that others wouldn't ordinarily connect. It can also mean that you experience memories and internal voices as "real" and that you experience fears or other beliefs that are excessive or unrealistic. It means you should plan on working with a good psychiatrist.

Question 6

does schizophrenia mean split personalities? i heard that in the old movies?

Accepted Answer

Actually: Split personalities has no meaning for a psychiatrist these days.

Question 7

can you please explain to me how to identify an acute episode of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Psychosis: Schizophrenia can present a number of different ways. One is psychosocial withdrawal, lack of motivation, a distant look in the eyes, a near confusional appearance, lack of attending to hygiene and appropriate clothing. A definite change in personality is noted. If paranoia's present the person may have auditory hallucinations that talk at the inside their head or have a running dialogue going on about their behavior inside their mind. They may feel that people can magically read their minds.They may also feel that their thoughts are being broadcast out to other people, that their thoughts can be heard a loud outside their minds, and that they can magically put thoughts into the minds of others or the others may magically steal thoughts from their minds.They may exhibit a lack of motivation.Bizarre rituals may also be noted. Vocational, educational, and relational abilities are frequently harmed to a great degree.

Question 8

i outgrew schizophrenia and don't have it anymore, does this mean i can enjoy a normal life now?

Accepted Answer

?: Schizophrenia is a chronic illness and variably progressive. Symptoms may fluctuate and treatment may eliminate many of the symptoms and slow progression. If you have no hallucinations, disorganized thought process, or paranoia without medication it is possible you were misdiagnosed. Many other possibilities. See a psychiatrist.

Question 9

if a child is extremely afraid of dark, does that mean that he is going to suffer from schizophrenia later?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated generally: Being extremely afraid of the dark is generally unrelated to schizophrenia. Yes, if they are already seeing visions then it's linked, but more likely the fear is due to attachment issues, emotional immaturity, severe insecurity, or just plain overactive imagination.

Question 10

does hearing voice always means schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Nothing is 100%: Auditory hallucinations are a possible symptom of schizophrenia, but there are people diagnosed with that condition who do not hear voices and it is possible to hear voices and not be schizophrenic. The content of the messages is very important. If it's not troubling, that's good. Certain brain trauma or neurological disorders can cause similar symptoms.  A neuropsychologist can dx. Best wishes.

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