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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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14 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

    Reply
  7. Pascale Digioia says:
    March 18, 2026 at 5:59 pm

    I read that talking to yourself could be a sign? Sorry but I am single, and live alone most of the day. I often talk to myself as i love my own company more than others..what is wrong with that?

    Reply
  8. Gmom Custis says:
    March 22, 2026 at 12:32 am

    What is this lable placed on some and others are listed as having a cognitive disability? Is there a difference?

    Reply
  9. Jenny says:
    April 28, 2026 at 5:51 pm

    My mom had dementia. After she passed I was going through everything she had at the nursing home and it said delirium and Schizophrenia. I’m not so sure those 2 would be accurate as the symptoms are the same as some people with dementia. She passed at 78 in 2024.

    Reply
  10. Debra Hobbs says:
    May 5, 2026 at 9:34 pm

    My son was 12 years old when he encountered his problems, they said it was Schizophrenia and medicated him, he is now 40 and nothing has worked, he is on the same medicine is there medication that can bring him out of this, he still hears voices and talks to them. However, he sings in the Choir we took him out of the system where he was in a home where they left him alone. So we brought him home to live with us where he has gotten better but still hears the voices and etc. Are there doctors that deal with that.

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  11. Terrell says:
    May 29, 2026 at 3:46 am

    Another part that caused Schizophrenia is PTSD Postramatic Stress Disorder a lot of service members suffer from PTSD and battle with their schizophrenia and diagnosed, I am one of them who does not suffer as I treated myself and recovered my life by getting sober and clean and going to self help groups AA was a big factor in my recovery.

    Reply
  12. Terrell says:
    May 29, 2026 at 3:51 am

    I forgot to mention I am 75 and started my recovery back in 1994 and life did get better, now I deal with my finances which is had now that I am unemployed and on SSI but I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel so to speak.

    Reply
  13. Annette Miller says:
    May 29, 2026 at 4:30 am

    My daughter who is 48 now was diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar depression disorder when she was 30. She have been treated in the local state hospital several time during that this time because she would not stay on medication or refused to acknowledge that anything was wrong with her. She face most of all symptoms. She’s find until we try to make her do something she refuses to do. The way we handling situations is just accepting where she’s at with the illness. Other than praying constant for a breakthrough!🙏🏽 I don’t know what else I can do.

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