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Can you tell me how to know if i 'have' schizophrenia?

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Dr. Andrew Ho answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

See psychiatrist: because it is impossible to truly tell whether you are experiencing hallucinations and delusions without someone else to give you feedback. Even if you don't have schizophrenia, you probably have bothersome symptoms that are worth diagnosing. After getting the right diagnosis, the psychiatrist can help you feel better by providing treatment.

Answered 4/16/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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 symptoms can include disorganized or catatonic behaviors. Negative sx’s lead to lack of normal function w social decline (Lack of affect, Impoverished spe

Answered 1/11/2021

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