Question 1

difference between schizotypal , schizoid and schizophrenia?

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Psychotic or not!: Schizophrenia is a type of psychotic disorder characterized by symptoms, such as delusions or hallucinations, that indicate impaired contact with reality. "schizoid" and "schizotypal" refer to personality disorders (non-psychotic) with symptoms such as detachment from social relationships and other social and interpersonal deficits, beliefs, and experiences.

Question 2

possibility of misdiagnosing schizophrenia as schizotypal personality disorder ?

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Possible: If you have concerns about the diagnosis, see your doctor or seek and second opinion from another doctor. Good luck.

Question 3

can person with schizotypal personalty and delusion be qualified for schizophrenia?

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More symptoms: Schizophrenia is characterized by a wider range of symptoms than 'a little bit' of delusion.  Hallucinations, illusions, changes in patterns of speech, historical data, etc. Are also necessary for the DX of schizophrenia.

Question 4

what is the difference between schizotypal personality disorder with psychosis and schizophrenia or delusional disorder?

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Rare disorders, huh?: A quick partial reply: there are more than one form of sz, but experts could differ between spdw/(p) & sz in how they'd  view a w/drawn & odd case. Also, the 1st can develop into sz over time and the boundaries could be fuzzy. Dd is different. It is limited to non-bizarre but untrue fixed ideas or beliefs. Otherwise no problematic symptoms are evident. It is particularly rare for that reason.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

what to do if i am developing schizophrenia?

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Evaluation: You should be evaluated by a psychiatrist to determine if you truly have schizophrenia. They can then start the right course of treatment for you. Peak periods of onset are usually late adolescence and early adulthood.

Question 10

what are the tell tale signs of schizophrenia?

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Thoughts and Voices: The two most classic symptoms of schizophrenia are delusions and hallucinations. Delusions are bizarre false beliefs that are rigid held despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Hallucniations are sensory perceptions in the absence of a stiumlus in the environment. The usual example is hearing voices or seeing people when no one is there.

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