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Schizophrenic Disorder - Schizophrenia

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

The exact symptoms vary from person to person. There are five main types of symptoms:

delusions, which are firmly held personal beliefs that are false. For example, a person may believe that aliens are trying to control him or her, or that FBI agents are out to get him or her.

hallucinations, in which a person senses things that don't exist. For example, a person may hear voices that no one else can hear, or see things that aren't there.

disorganized speech, which can make it hard to understand a person with this condition

disorganized or bizarre behavior. This may include violent behavior, strange movements, or a lack of movement.

"negative" symptoms, or an absence of things that most people have. For example, a person with schizophrenia may lack energy, emotion, or the ability to feel pleasure.

inability to concentrate

In addition, a person with schizophrenia often has social, work, or relationship problems because of the symptoms.

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