Question 1

how can i tell if i'm schizophrenic?

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See a psychiatrist: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder characterized by hallucinations and delusions. There are 3different subtypes, but the most common is paranoid.

Question 2

how can i tell if i am schizophrenic?

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See a psychiatrist: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness characterized by hallucinations and delusions. There are 3 different subtypes, but the most common is paranoid.

Question 3

how can you deal with a schizophrenic?

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Difficult: Do not expect any real warmth from the person; if they can still express it, that's good. If one is a family member, make sure the other family members do not buy into their insanity or think it is spiritual. Any signs of violence, get away by whatever means. Remain caregiver only if you can handle a difficult, thankless and sometimes dangerous task. Require they accept medication. Good luck.

Question 4

can a schizophrenic person be in love?

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Opinions only: I believe there is no firm factual answer to your question - that it would be a matter of opinion. My opinion is - yes. However, I'd want to be clear that it might be quite different than it is for most other people and this could make it difficult and even risky. Yet, it could be a wonderful and enriching experience too. I'd try to be careful and take every single step slowly and transparently.

Question 5

is it possible that i am schizophrenic?

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Of course: Knowing nothing about you, it's impossible to rule out anything that humans can be. But, if the concerns are quite new - you may be suffering from something else since you are just a bit older than most people who begin to display schizophrenia. If you set up an evaluation with a competent clinical psychologist, they should be able to close-in on an accurate diagnosis. That should lead to good tx.

Question 6

how can i be sure if i'm schizophrenic?

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Schizophrenia: Schizophrenics lack insight, are normally on medications to control their psychosis, and thoughts are disorganized. You can google the words.

Question 7

i think i'm schizophrenic/ my bff says so?

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See someone: Bffs can be a great help in pointing out problems others would ignore, but sometimes they make casual comments meant as a joke that are not funny.  If you are having hallucinations, delusions, or problems thinking straight, then seek a professional evaluation with a psychiatrist asap.

Question 8

why do schizophrenics have an awkward walk?

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Disease & meds: Schizophrenia is caused at least in part by loss of certain brain cells. Even before medications were introduced, an abnormal walk was sometimes described. The medications may produce extrapyramidal reactions that cause the distinctive "shuffle". It is one more thing that makes the disease difficult for patient and caregiver.

Question 9

why do schizophrenics have an awkward gait?

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Medications: Some of the antipsychotic medication can cause stiffness, abnormal movements and gait disturbances.

Question 10

how can schizophrenic episodes end mentally?

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Subsides: With proper therapy and medication those who suffer from schizophrenia have episodes that tend to subside in intensity and duration, but for most not all, I say again, for most their episodes never completely go away. There is always an element of it that requires management. By this I mean ongoing psychotherapy and medication as needed.

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