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Sometimes. It depends on multiple factors. Whether the symptoms are mild, moderate or severe can make a big difference. If paranoia is mild, and hallucinations are transient and not too bothersome, then generally the answer would be "no". However, if delusions and hallucinations are severe, the afflicted individual generally is aware that something is not right, (and, also, that others don't seem to struggle with reality, learning and social activities - in the ways that affect the person with schizophrenia on a day to day basis). Even when symptoms are severe, the person with schizophrenia often maintains denial of the illness (because it is undesirable to view oneself as being afflicted). This results in the majority of individuals with schizophrenia seeking to self-medicate (whether with alcohol, marijuana, opiates or other drugs) rather than comply with anti-psychotic medications (which can be far more effective - yet necessitate regular appointment with doctors and therapists, and thus require recognition of illness on the part of the patient). - from a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry
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Can u tell me everything i need to know about schizophrenia?
What you need to know about Schizophrenia is that it is a mental disorder that results from a breakdown of thoughts, behavior, and emotion, leading to withdrawal from reality and always affects people with stigma.
Do people still think that people with schizophrenia are possessed?
Most people do not believe that people with schizophrenia are possessed. Even if the general attitude towards schizophrenia is more negative than it should be, possession is not a common belief about schizophrenia.
If a 30 year old has schizophrenia could the mother have it as well?
Yes. Schizophrenia is partly genetic, meaning that if you have a relative with schizophrenia you are likely to also have schizophrenia. About 1/10 of people with a relative with schizophrenia develop schizophrenia, compared to 1/100 people without a relative with schizophrenia.
Is schizophrenia a choice?
No, you cannot choose to have schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness. Because we don't know exactly what causes schizophrenia, it cannot be induced either.
Is schizophrenia a disability?
People with schizophrenia usually have normal cognitive function at the beginning of the course of schizophrenia.
How can people better understand schizophrenia?
The best way to better understand schizophrenia is to get to know someone who is coping with that diagnosis. It is very likely that someone in your circle of acquaintances has personal experience with some form of schizophrenia or a related mental illness.
Do people with schizophrenia have trouble sleeping?
Many people with schizophrenia do have trouble sleeping. One study suggested that 44% of people with schizophrenia meet the diagnostic criteria for insomnia.
How many people in Australia does schizophrenia affect?
Approximately 285 000 people in Australia have schizophrenia.
What is the percentage of women who get diagnosed with schizophrenia?
About 1.1 percent of women are diagnosed with schizophrenia. About half of people with schizophrenia are women.
Can healthy people get schizophrenia?
Yes. Although most people with schizophrenia have other health conditions, especially substance abuse disorder, many only have schizophrenia.
How many Australian people are diagnosed with schizophrenia?
About 1% of the UK population are diagnosed with schizophrenia at some time in their lives; most of these are between ages 15-45. 20% of those suffering from schizophrenia fully recover; 60% make a partial recovery; and for the remaining 20% it becomes a long term problem source: http://www.bicpa.ac.uk/gdg/schizophrenia.html
Are obsessions normal with schizophrenia?
13 or 25 percent of people with schizophrenia, according to two different studies, have obsessive-compulsive symptoms. That represents a significant proportion of people with schizophrenia. Yes, obsessions are normal with schizophrenia.
