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What are the two types of catatonia schizophrenia and what are are the the symptoms of both, also can you have both types or just one?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Rare in general: Now, it is officially a symptom, but most drs still think of it as a subtype. The polar features of waxy statue-like stillness and unusual posturing vs the uncontrolled excessive motor activity that in the highest degree can be life threatening. They would not be concurrent, but i suppose it could be possible to have episodes of both kinds. It is all quite rare. Think "expressing: not "having".

Answered 10/3/2013

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Two phases: Catatonia can have two phases. One is withdrawn and mute. The other is excitable and or agitated. Both can manifest as waxing and waning.

Answered 12/7/2014

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