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Additional names
This group contains additional names: - Hebephrenia - Latent Schizophrenia - Catatonic Schizophrenia - Simple Schizophrenia - Schizoaffective Disorder - Paranoid Schizophrenia - Schizophreniform Disorder
General
Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric disorder, affecting approximately 1% of the population. Patients will experience relapsing episodes of reality distortion (psychosis) and might hear, see, or believe things that aren’t real.
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Signs & symptoms
Schizophrenia’s symptoms are divided into "positive" and "negative" symptoms. "positive" symptoms are behaviors or thoughts new to the patient, and "negative" symptoms include the diminishing of abilities that the patient used to have. 75% of patients with schizophrenia will go through a *prodrome phase* before their first psychosis episode. During this period, the patients’ behavior or looks might change, and cognitive symptoms or mood swings might appear. *Positive symptoms* include: - Hallucinations – perceive stimuli that aren’t real, usually hearing voices. - Delusions – thoughts or strong beliefs that are incoherent with reality. - Strange postures or body movements. - Unusual ways of thinking or expressions. *Negative symptoms* include: - Lack of emotional expression. - Lack of motivation and apathy. - Social deprivation. - Diminished ability to feel pleasure. *Cognitive symptoms* include: - Memory deficits. - Verbal fluency difficulties. - Concentration difficulties.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made via a psychiatric assessment, conducted by a psychiatrist – a medical doctor specializing in psychiatry. This assessment includes questioning, physical exams, cognitive exams, and other tests that might exclude other diseases or conditions.
Treatment
Treatment for schizophrenia includes antipsychotic medications, mainly treating the "positive" symptoms. Psychosocial therapy can help cope with the disease and improve social function and quality of life - including family therapy, group therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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As i have **schizophrenia** and autism i rock back and forth as a self-soothing mechanism. Cause the behaviour helps me manage anxiety, provides comfort during distress, and it helps me cope with overwhelming emotions.
Involuntary movements such as rocking back and forth can be a side effect of certain medications used to treat **schizophrenia**, such as Invega. It could also be a symptom of a movement disorder caused by treatment for schizophrenia, like Tardive Dyskinesia or Tardive Tourettism. However, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis.
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