How to know if i 'have' schizophrenia?

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.

Schizophrenia: Recommend comprehensive eval by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist to accurately diagnose Schizophrenia.Positive sx’s of schizophrenia can include delusions & hallucinations (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, gustatory). Disorganized sx’s can include disorganized or catatonic behaviors. Negative sx’s lead to lack of normal function w social decline (Lack of affect, Impoverished speech,