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Yes and no, for a cultural view point they are the outsiders who don't function as normally as most people would. But they are not crazy because they are mental ill not rampaging freaks. However, their disease does affect their thinking and processing so when they are in an episode, what the do may seem abnormal to an onlooker but in their "world" it is normal and very real.
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What is the politically correct term for schizophrenia and how does it impact the way individuals with this condition are perceived and treated in society?
The politically correct term for schizophrenia is "a person with schizophrenia" or "someone diagnosed with schizophrenia." This terminology emphasizes the person first, rather than defining them solely by their condition. Perceptions and treatment of individuals with schizophrenia in society can be influenced by stigma and misconceptions. Some people may hold negative stereotypes about those with schizophrenia, leading to discrimination and social isolation. This can impact access to resources, employment opportunities, and overall quality of life for individuals with the condition. Education and awareness can help combat stigma and promote understanding and support for those living with schizophrenia.
Is it dangerous to live with a schizophrenic?
It can be dangerous to live with a schizophrenic person if they do not take medication and get treatment. Some people with schizophrenia are violent while others are more docile.
How do crazy people go crazy?
It depends on what you mean by crazy. Ordinary people can sometimes act a little crazy, usually out of frustration at not being able to exert normal control over something or something happening one too many times that they can't seem to overcome or avoid. If you mean crazy as in eccentric, some people go one step farther in their annoyance, frustration, and otherwise being unable to change something or things that really upset them and eventually develop various coping strategies that make them seem odd or unusual to others. If you mean crazy as in mental illness, there are a few different reasons a person developing these conditions and they are conditions that the sufferer has much less or no ability to control or alleviate themselves and require professional intervention. Reasons for these are dysfunction or chemical imbalance of the brain, a traumatic occurrence or occurrences in their lives that are beyond a persons ability to cope, or suffering damage to the brain itself.
What are the symptoms of scizophrenia?
People suffering from schizophrenia may experience several symptoms such as, hallucinations, delusions, thought and movement disorders, lack of pleasure and no enthusiasm to fulfill day to day tasks.
Are people crazy?
Some people have nervous breakdowns and causes them to go mental, that is what the Lunatic Asylums are for. However, if you mean 'wierd', everyone is unique so nobody is normal, and nobody can be ab-normal or wierd. When people say normal they mean habits that occur in lots of people, with a bunch of people who do not do these things, or do other things are classed as 'wierd'. In the answer to your question, no, because if the whole human race were crazy, no-one would be crazy, as that would be the ordinary thing to be. However, a few people are crazy and are sent to Lunatic Asylums.
Do crazy people admmit there crazy?
ANSWER 1 No. I mean, would you admit that you were crazy? The only chance of them admitting that they were crazy would be if they were crazy enough. ANSWER 2 Crazy people, that is people having mental illnesses, know that they are ill and admit it. Example: People with illnesses like Anxiety, Depression. Those people who don't admit they have illness are said to have loss of insight. Example: Schizophrenia, certain personality disorders and psychopathies.
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 disability?
People with schizophrenia usually have normal cognitive function at the beginning of the course of schizophrenia.
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.
What are the chances of passing down schizophrenia to a child?
The chance of the child of someone with schizophrenia also having schizophrenia is about 10 to 15 percent.
What is five sentence use schizophrenia?
1. Schizophrenia is a mental health issue. 2. 2.2 million people in the USA have schizophrenia. 3. If you have schizophrenia, you probably have both negative and positive symptoms. 4. Contrary to popular belief, schizophrenia does not make people violent. 5. Schizophrenia is a separate disease from multiple personality disorder.
