Schizophrenia
Up to 1% of the population worldwide suffers from Schizophrenia, a disease that first typically manifests itself during adolescence or young adulthood. Symptoms of Schizophrenia are both subtle and dramatic, and tend to fluctuate considerably over time, especially if left untreated.
Symptoms of Schizophrenia are complex since they essentially comprise the entire psychological and cognitive aspects of the brain. The following are some of the core symptoms of Schizophrenia:
- Delusions (believing things that are known not to be true)
- Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not present)
- Disorganized, nonsensical thinking and speaking
- Disorganized behavior
- Diminished capacity to experience emotions
- Social withdraw and isolation
If you have three or more of these symptoms, there is a very good possibility that you may have Schizophrenia. These symptoms may be caused by other neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and extensive drug abuse. Also, prescription and non-prescription medications may cause these symptoms or make them worse.
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