Question 1

which type of schizophrenia is the worst type?

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Any Type Possible: The worst type of schizophrenia is the type that causes the greatest impairment in one's ability to function and does not respond to medical treatment.  In the U.S. We recognize five sub-types of schizophrenia: paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated, and residual.  Some studies show that the paranoid type may have a better prognosis for indepdent living than the other four.

Question 2

are some types of schizophrenia not all that bad?

Accepted Answer

Probably not : Are you asking whether some types of schizophrenia worse than others? They are several different types of schizophrenia and they all can be quite devastating. However some people can experience less severe symptoms than others, or their treatment, ie medication, can be more effective for these patients than others, lessening the impact of the disease on the individual.

Question 3

what's the difference between schizophrenia types?

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Types: There are 5 subtypes of schizophrenia that are based on the symptoms of the most recent episode.  So paranoid type would involve an episode in which delusions or auditory hallucinations were prominent whereas the catatonic type would involve specific motor symptoms or extreme negativism.  The types are paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated and residual.

Question 4

how can i determine what type of schizophrenia i have?

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To determine it,: It is important that you speak to a professional.  If you are seeing and hearing things and fearing that you are being followed  it could be a sign of schizophrenia. They can help start the process of evaluating what is wrong.

Question 5

what is the frequency of the specific types of schizophrenia?

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As a group: As a group, schizophrenia has a lifetime occurrence rate of 1 out of 100 people.  Again, over the course of a lifetime.  Each group is represented differently with the  undifferentiated group being the largest among all those diagnosed with scz.

Question 6

do all types of schizophrenia have to be treated with medication?

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Schizophrenia: Psychotic symptoms and disorganized thought processes can be helped with medications.

Question 7

could one type of schizophrenia left untreated lead to worse condition?

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Don't Delay: With a mental illness such as schizophrenia, early diagnosis and early treatment have been shown to improve the patient's prognosis significantly.  To answer your question, any type of schizophrenia left untreated can lead to a worse condition.  The same idea would apply to patients previously diagnosed who may be experiencing an exacerbation of their illness.  Don't delay, seek help right away.

Question 8

please tell me what type of books should people with schizophrenia read?

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Depends: It depends a lot on what you are looking for. If you are able and interested in reading a long book about one persons struggles,  "The Center Cannot Hold" by Elyn Saks is beautiful and inspirational.

Question 9

which type of jobs are out there for people with schizophrenia?

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Many: It depends on how emotionally stable the person is, and how free of symptoms.  Often, people with schizophrenia are uncomfortable interacting with others, and prefer jobs with less contact eg, manufacturing, stockroom, night watchman, etc.  But some people function quite well despite the disorder, and can in theory do virtually any job.

Question 10

which types of deficiencies in childhood can cause schizophrenia?

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Not a cause: Deficiency of any kind is not known to be a cause of schizophrenia (a brain disorder). The precise cause of schizophrenia is unknown. Some researchers suspect that environmental factors may increase the risk of triggering schizophrenia. Viruses, toxins or malnutrition while in the womb, stressful life circumstances, and taking psychoactive drugs during adolescence are also being studied, e.g.

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