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Schizophrenia: 5 Telltale Signs of a Debilitating Disorder

December 21, 2022 · Mental Health
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Excessively Excited

Generally speaking, individuals who tend to be overly excited are always moving around, and they seem hyperactive. It’s difficult for them to sit still for too long, and they’ll get very enthusiastic about things surrounding them. We all get excited from time to time.

But this overexcitement is a bit different. Speech and movements can be fast for someone who suffers from this disorder, and they can have an “outburst” of energy that seems to come out of nowhere from time to time.

Their overexcitement can impact their ability to sleep or eat, and it can be very hard to talk to others. On the other hand, they might move around and talk so quickly that they tire themselves out.

In people with schizophrenia, excitability and sudden movements are generally related to symptoms of psychosis. People who experience mania, which is a symptom of bipolar I disorder, might also appear overexcited with extra energy and no need for sleep.

So if you’re noticing this in yourself or someone else, consider speaking with a professional to receive the proper treatment.

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7 responses to “Schizophrenia: 5 Telltale Signs of a Debilitating Disorder”

  1. Sandy Lang says:
    February 21, 2023 at 3:03 pm

    Is it possible to have a relationship with someone who has been diagnosed? This person is so Inteligent and is enjoyable to be around half the time, but then can turn on a dime into a complete jerk and make messes and damage things in my home, even stealing items. Until I read this article I had no idea that these behaviors are common. I don’t know what to do because I care dearly for this person, and we’re trying to have a relationship, but it’s no wonder why all of my best efforts have been dethwarted.

    As far as I know he has been prescribed an anti-depressant and Xanax which he doesn’t take most days. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Madison says:
    March 17, 2023 at 9:52 am

    Didn’t see the 5 signs of Schizophrenia???

    Reply
    • Rita says:
      April 14, 2024 at 5:28 pm

      Ou have to go to page 2,3…

      Reply
  3. Denise Jones says:
    March 17, 2023 at 11:33 am

    You did not discuss the onset of Schizophrenia beyond the 20’s for men and 30’s for women.

    Developing Schizophrenia as the result of alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and/or traumatic events.

    Reply
  4. Conrad Sandy says:
    March 19, 2023 at 12:26 pm

    Informative and concise! I learned about schizophrenia way back in nursing school almost 50 years ago. But this article was very interesting to read.

    Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Sylvia Carlson says:
    April 13, 2024 at 6:32 pm

    So what are the 5 signs? You didn’t say what they were.

    Reply
  6. Cindy Morton says:
    February 22, 2026 at 9:05 pm

    What r signs of schizophrenia

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