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No. People who are mentally ill are no more or less likely to be violent than those who are not mentally ill.
The highest risk group to act violently are males who are drug (including alcohol) abusers.
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∙ 14y agoSome are, some are not. But violence does not become more prevalent among psychosis patients than those in the normal population.
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Which of the following is commonly seen in paranoid schizophrenics?
delusions of grandeur
How many paranoid Schizophrenics are murderers?
The majority of people with paranoid schizophrenia are not violent in any way. In fact, people with schizophrenia are victims of crime more often than they are perpetrators. That being said, schizophrenia is connected with drug use, which can cause violence. But violent schizophrenics are much rarer than the media suggests. I can't find any specific statistics on mental illness and violence, but I would guess that the number is in the range of 250-500 schizophrenic murderers in the US.
Which medications have been tested in treating bipolar symptoms in paranoid schizophrenics?
In some cases, Prozac has been used to treat Bi-Polar Disorder in paranoid schizophrenics. Testing shows that there has been a decent amount of success in this medical trial.
What are the release dates for The Onion News Network - 2007 In the Know Is the Government Spying on Paranoid Schizophrenics Enough?
The Onion News Network - 2007 In the Know Is the Government Spying on Paranoid Schizophrenics Enough was released on: USA: 18 October 2007
Which type of schizophrenic is most likely to have delusions of grandeur?
Paranoid schizophrenics are the type that have either a delusion or hallucination.
Is Schizophrenia dangerous to others if untreated?
Yes, schizophrenics can become dangerous if the do not take there medications. The voices and hallucinations may become much more dominant. The patient could become violent. They could become very violent with no sign whatsoever. My mother works in the hospital. She worked with a schizophrenic man, who decided he didn't want to take his medication. Soon after words, he decided to hit a woman with his car.(Yes, then he was fired) I'm not saying all schizophrenics may be violent. No. That's not the point at all. Schizophrenics on medication are just fine. I have a schizo. Friend. She has her moments here and there, but she's a great person! If schizophrenics are off med's though, they could have the tendencies to become violent.
Can schizophrenics live normal lives?
Yes, Schizophrenics are able to live normal lives. It's just what's inside their head that makes them the way they are. They get too paranoid and begin to hear things. It has been proven that with medication and treatment they can live normal lives.
What has the author Randye Kaye written?
Randye Kaye has written: 'Ben behind his voices' -- subject(s): Mental health, Paranoid schizophrenics, Rehabilitation, Biography
Your boyfriend has anger issues and is violent and paranoid controlling and lies?
YEAH BRO YEAh
Is it safe to be around someone who has schizophrenia?
Most people with schizophrenia are not violent. However, if the person with schizophrenia has a history of violence, it may not be safe to be around them. Schizophrenics who use drugs are also more likely than others to be violent.
When was Schizophrenics Anonymous created?
Schizophrenics Anonymous was created in 1985.
Do pcp make you violent?
PCP and other hallucinogens augment certain aspects of a user's personality, so if the person using it is violent, insecure, angry or paranoid, then it's likely that that person will be violent when high. If the person using it is a calm, peaceful person though, with no psychological problems and not fearful, then they will not be violent.
