Disorganized Thinking
When a schizophrenic person’s thinking is “disorganized,” it means that it’s hard for them to keep their speech or thoughts in order. They may have problems remembering things or completing simple tasks.
You might notice that they start speaking and then suddenly stop because they can’t remember what they were trying to say. Or, they may jump from one subject to the next while in the middle of having a conversation. Sometimes they’ll even make up their own words.
If it’s someone who’s experiencing severe symptoms, it may become impossible to understand them. They’ll jumble up words thrown together in a nonsensical order. Or they might simply choose to stop talking to you or anyone else altogether.
Oftentimes, people with schizophrenia also have anosognosia, meaning that they lack the awareness of having any illness at all. They aren’t adept at thinking clearly enough to decide to deny something. Having anosognosia can make treating schizophrenia even more challenging.
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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!
Didn’t see the 5 signs of Schizophrenia???
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.
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!