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Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders

Psychotic disorders can be defined as a severe disconnection with reality, including by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized or agitated behavior without insight. Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder, Brief Psychotic Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder and Shared Psychotic Disorder are some of the psychotic disorders you may encounter. Talk about them on this forum.

schizophrenia paranoid type

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Could you please tell me something about schizophrenia paranoid type- for my brother's son who is 24 has been diagnosed with schizophrenia paranoid type? I would like to hear of causes and treatments of this paranoid schizophrenia-I mean are it treatable effectively and what we could do expect in...

by User avatar cynthy38495

Schizophrenia Linked to Genetic Mutation

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About one in 100 people will suffer from schizophrenia at some time in their lives. This disorder is characterized by changes in thoughts, perception and behaviour, and it usually strikes people in their 20s or early 30s. Schizophrenics have trouble understanding reality and are prone to...

by User avatar Bobby

Can schizophrenia be genetic?

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Sorry but I admit I am completely ignorant about schizophrenia. I'm trying to do my research on it because my stepson's grandmother (the mother's mother) is a paranoid schizophrenic. The woman is bad about taking her medication. I was wondering if schizophrenia is genetic because my stepson's mother...

by User avatar ShannaBee

Is capgras delusion treatable?

Hello! My friend has just told me that her husband suffers from capgras delusion. I knew that her husband had certain mental problems some time ago but my friend didn’t want to talk about it since she was embarrassed. She really suffers a lot but she wants to stay beside him and help him. Is...

by User avatar vinita37860

Anyone Taking Risperidone

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I was just curious how do you feel taking risperidone? Because Im taking it right now and Im not really enjoying life. Things that used to be fun arent fun anymore and I was wondering if anyone else feels the same way. When someone tells a joke I have a hard time laughing. I feel very flat. I...

by User avatar Guest

My boyfriend has schizophrenia, help....

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Okay, here's the story; I met someone a while ago, we bonded, connected quite well, we got together, we love each other, but he told me he has schizophrenia (paranoia subtype) and he is on medicaton to deal with it. However, I'm curious, should I stay with him? I'm concerned for my safety aswell...

by User avatar Guest

Psychosis

Hi, I met my very good friend from college yesterday and he told me that his sister is suffering from psychosis. I know that psychosis is mental disorder but I don't know much about it. I would be very thankful if someone may tell me something more about it. Thanx.

by User avatar ephrayim31853

I see things i know i shouldn't be seeing.

Hi, I'm a 16 year old female, and lately I've noted I've been seeing things I know I shouldn't be... I have no medical problems that require medication, and i do not take any forum of drugs nor alcohol, but i do unfortunately not sleep go to sleep at a late time at night, or not at all, but i...

by User avatar Guest

Could my son have OCD?

Hi, I am very worried about my son. He is twelve years old. He was always very concerned with his personal hygiene, but now I believe that things have gone too far. He brushes his teeth on every hour. He has also started to show too much interest in keeping his room clean. The staff in there has to...

by User avatar merralee183855126

He speaks with himself and about himself-what is that?

Hello, folks. I have a friend that has begun acting strangely lately. He speaks about himself all the time, but this isn’t the strangest part of all. He speaks with himself as well. I really don’t know what is wrong with him. Can anyone tell me what that is? I would be very grateful.

by User avatar rowan167583614