Question 1

does narcissism and schizophrenia have anything to do with each other?

Accepted Answer

No: Schizophrenics may happen to be narcissistic in some isolated findings, but if so, this is more of a coincidence than a relationship between the two entities. Schizophrenics are more likely to be paranoid and introverted with a small to negligible amount of close friends.

Question 2

is there a connection between narcissism and schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There are a number of possible connections. The most important one is that any chronic disease (such as schizophrenia) is likely to make you more preoccupied with yourself (and thus make you seem narcissistic). In addition, schizophrenia, which is primarily a disorder of unusual brain connections, makes people think in ways that are very personal and don't make sense to others.

Question 3

can a person have narcissistic personality disorder and schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually you would only have one but it is very possible to have both.

Question 4

are children with schizophrenia generally shy?

Accepted Answer

Some appear shy: If a child has enough symptoms to be diagnosed with schizophrenia, then he may appear shy because he avoids interactions with others.  The child likely has had unsuccessful interactions with people in the past, due to abnormal thinking, trouble interpreting speech and body language, incorrect emotions, delusions, hallucinations, etc...  However, shyness by itself does not suggest schizophrenia.

Question 5

can someone with schizophrenia hold down a job?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Schizophrenia is a disease that should be treated with the help of a psychiatrist. If the disease is properly controlled with the help of a psychiatrist, there is no reason a schizophrenic could not hold down a job. However, medical treatment and medicine is essential to controlling this disease.

Question 6

can person with schizophrenia take lexipro 10mg?

Accepted Answer

Quite possibly: if the person was depressed.  S/he should discuss this with his / her  psychiatrist.

Question 7

what hope is there for someone with schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia: There are various forms of schizophrenia.
We have third and fourth generation medicines today that may treat the majority of the patient's symptoms.

Question 8

what will happen if you smoke weed with schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Smoking weed can trigger and intensify hallucinations and paranoia.

Question 9

i was just diagnosed with acute schizophrenia- what is this?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a group of brain disorders that make people interpret reality abnormally.  It's usually chronic, but can have acute worsening.  There can be hallucinations, delusions, difficulty speaking and organizing thoughts, thought disorder, social withdrawal, neglect of personal hygiene, trouble paying attention ; remembering, etc.  Suicidal thoughts can be intense.  Treatment required.

Question 10

can someone with schizophrenia travel on commercial airlines?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Schizophrenia is not a contagious disorder, and nothing  about the disorder itself would affect one's ability to use an airline.  Those who are in treatment and respond well to medications would be indistinguishable from the rest of us.  Those who are acutely ill sometime need to travel, and that may require more structure and suport, but it happens frequently and is not a risk them or others.

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