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Can somebody tell me about schizophrenia?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Schizophrenia is a: Mental illness and common symptoms included hearing voices, seeing things, delusions, smells, paranoia, etc. There are various subtypes and degrees. Some people do very well with a combination of psychotherapy and medication. It often manifests in late teens, early adult years. It is not multiple personality even though the media often portrays it as such. Peace and good health.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Schizophrenia: Positive sx’s of schizophrenia can include delusions & hallucinations (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, gustatory). Disorganized symptoms can include disorganized or catatonic behaviors. Negative sx’s lead to lack of normal function w social decline (Lack of affect, Impoverished speech, poor motivation, lack of enjoyment, & social withdrawal).

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