Complications
This disorder can be mistaken for something else in the early stages, including depression. That’s because most early warning signs are the most common initial symptoms of moderate to severe depression.
It’s not until positive symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech and thoughts are shown that schizophrenia can be more easily characterized from mood disorders. People with this condition might also experience suicidal thoughts.
The risk of suicide for those with schizophrenia is higher for men and those who develop the disease at a younger age. Other highly predominant disorders among those living with schizophrenia, like substance abuse disorder, also have an increased risk of suicide.
Substance abuse, generally, has been linked to poor outcomes in terms of recovery. For those affected, a comprehensive plan that includes treatment for substance use disorder and schizophrenia is vital.
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???
Ou have to go to page 2,3…
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!
So what are the 5 signs? You didn’t say what they were.
What r signs of schizophrenia