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I am just curious to know, why do schizophrenics feel others control their thoughts and emotions?

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Brain disorder: People with schizophrenia have brain chemistry and brain structures that are impaired. Such brain impairment can cause people with schizophrenia to become paranoid or delusional. Medication can help lessen these incredibly scary feelings.

Answered 6/24/2013

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