SYMPTOMS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA
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SYMPTOMS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA (CONTINUED)
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| Let's get to the symptoms of schizophrenia. Perhaps, you have heard the term psychosis applied to yourself or your loved one. What does this mean and how does it pertain to schizophrenia? Psychosis is central to the diagnosis of schizophrenia. In its simplest form, psychosis means delusions and hallucinations. Delusions are false beliefs that do not coincide with culturally-accepted traditions. For example, a person with sz may think that he is governor of the state of Washington, or she may think that her reason for being is to bring down the Roman Catholic church. These are called delusions of grandeur, or grandiose delusions. At the same time, the person may have persecutory delusions. These delusions may be as benign as thinking someone is talking about her, or they may be as malignant as thinking that the federal government has wire-tapped his home. People with persecutory delusions sometimes think that most everyone is out to do them harm. The feelings of retaliation are reactionary but usually confusing to the person on the outside who may be trying to take care of that person. People with severe persecutory delusions can be threatening and caution should be used when confronting such a person. If it becomes apparent that the person is a threat to himself or others, call the police immediately and ask for a psych admit at the nearest facility. (continued) |
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