Schizophrenia Support Group
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by impairments in the perception of reality and by significant social dysfunction. Untreated schizophrenia is typically characterized by demonstrating disorganized thinking and experiencing delusions or auditory hallucinations.
I read some where that an inability to express happiness, or sadness, and so forth is a sign of this illness. Also I have trouble being around people and always feel like some sort of alien when it is necessary for me to make appearnces. I also have confusion at times. and that I am a blend of more then one mental illness. Does anyone experience my symptoms or elaborate on what is considered "normal for Schizophrenia" or most common. Thanks!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Positive Symptoms, or "psychotic" symptoms, include delusions and hallucinations because the patient has lost touch with reality in certain important ways. "Positive" refers to having overt symptoms that should not be there. Delusions cause individuals to believe that people are reading their thoughts or plotting against them, that others are secretly monitoring and threatening them, or that they can control other people's minds. Hallucinations cause people to hear or see things that are not present.
Negative Symptoms include emotional flatness or lack of expression, an inability to start and follow through with activities, speech that is brief and devoid of content, and a lack of pleasure or interest in life. "Negative" does not refer to a person's attitude but to a lack of certain characteristics that should be there.
Cognitive Symptoms pertain to thinking processes. For example, people may have difficulty with prioritizing tasks, certain kinds of memory functions, and organizing their thoughts. A common problem associated with schizophrenia is the lack of insight into the condition itself. This is not a willful denial but rather a part of the mental illness itself. Such a lack of understanding, of course, poses many challenges for loved ones seeking better care for the person with schizophrenia.
Sounds to me like you have descibed the emotional flatness part, the negative symptoms. You really should check with a phsycologist though. They will be better at diagnosising you. If you do have this then you are most likely unaware of most of your symptoms. I still don't believe I am fully aware of my symptoms. This is treatable. Without treatment the illness will only progress. Please see a doctor.
However, the illness may be trapping you.
I'm not sure, but I suggest that if it is in the way of your life you should see about doing something to change it. It is good that you are here asking.
It is possible to be rather ill and yet have insight into your illness. I am quite troubled with all the positive and cognitive symptoms, and yet I know that i need help badly. It frustrates me to watch myself fall further with no one listening to my calls for help.