it has a spectrum of presentation.ranging from moderate to severe.for accurate diagnosis go see gp.
Schizophrenia is characterised by distortions of thinking and perception (can be visual or auditory)eg perhaps hearing voices and is usually accompanied by emotions that are inappropriate or blunted.
Typically loss of motivation and/or interest in activities or others.social isolation or withdrawal.changes in personality,perhaps feel more fearful
an individual may believe that their private thoughts are known by others or that external forces are influencing his or her actions in ways that are often bizarre. Additionally, the person may lack insight and may not appreciate that there is anything wrong with his or her mental state.
Mood is usually shallow, frivolous, or inappropriate for the situation. Social withdrawal and emotional detachment are common. In addition, there is often a disturbance in self-initiated, goal-directed activity with inadequate interests or poor motivation.inability to follow sustain maintain activities
overall intellectual abilities are usually maintained,but can be cognitive deficits (such as impaired memory or concentration)
- Hearing voices when no-one is around
- Strange beliefs
- Disturbances with thinking or concentration
- Managing daily activities
- Managing social interactions, work or studies
the course of the illness is different for everyone else.many many people manage on prescribed meds.
the label schizophrenia is stigmatising and unfortunately people do experience prejudiced