Question 1

there is a psychiatric night time tablet for schizophrenia that starts with 'c', does it cause drowsiness?

Accepted Answer

As above: All psychiatric medication can cause side effect , and those that r given at bedtime  can cause sedation and draws ness.

Question 2

how to diagnose a schizophrenia?

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Self dissociation : At leas 6 weeks of  total  lack of interest on daily activity ; audio and visual hallucination ; pressured speech ; flight of ideas and repeating words and lack of responsibility; and poor interpersonal hygiene.

Question 3

when was schizophrenia discovered?

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Late 1800's: The term schizophrenia was actually used starting in the early 1900's but the illness was recognized as different from bipolar disorder as far back as the mid 1800's. It was first considered a form of dementia, like alzheimers, that hit younger people. For that reason it was first called dementia praecox. However, the name schizophrenia became more popular in the early 1900's.

Question 4

how debilitating is schizophrenia?

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It depends: Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder for which there is no cure. However, the newer medications have significantly improved the functioning of those with this diagnosis. It is therefore important to get started on and stay on the right medication.

Question 5

what are symptoms of schizophrenia?

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Also answered: This question has also been answered very well already by several docs.  Type in "schizophrenia" in your "ask a doctor box", scroll down to "see more results", and a whole host of questions/comments/answers can be seen.  Generally schizophrenia is a brain neurotransmitter imbalance associated with disordered thought.

Question 6

what is the onset of schizophrenia?

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Early signs : The onset of schizophrenia is usually in late adolescence to early adulthood.  Sometimes the onset can be rapid or gradual. Early signs can be social isolation, deterioration in hygiene, paranoia, inapproriate laughter, making irrational or odd  statements, appear emotionless or unmotivated, may abandon hobbies and activites and their performance at work or school deteriorates.

Question 7

what are some signs of schizophrenia?

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Early signs: Onset of schizophrenia is usually in late adolescence to early adulthood.  Sometimes the onset can be rapid or gradual. Early signs can be social isolation, deterioration in hygiene, paranoia, hallucinations, making irrational or odd statements, appear emotionless or unmotivated, may abandon hobbies and activites and their performance at work or school deteriorates.

Question 8

can someone be aware of schizophrenia?

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Possibly: But not always. A person who has psychosis, which means they have delusions and/or hallucinations, may or may not realize that what they are experiencing is in fact not real. Someone with schizophrenia may eventually develop insight into his or her condition and gain an understanding of it. Sadly, that is not always the case. A person may stop his or her treatment thinking they don't need it.

Question 9

how to know if i 'have' schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Talk to a doctor: Schizophrenia is a chronic condition characterized by psychosis. Psychosis can be described as distorted reality such as hearing votives or paranoid thoughts. Schizophrenia is a leading cause of disability. Effective treatments exist for this condition.

Question 10

can a person have schizophrenia  and did?

Accepted Answer

DID: Highly unlikely, as schizophrenia is fairly rare, and DID is INCREDIBLY rare. Also, just an FYI, they are not AT ALL the same thing.

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