how i know that i had schizophrenia?
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Most of the above people are wrong about the definition of Schizophenia.  In order to recieve this diagnosis, you must have 2 or more of the following:  Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, and/or negative symptoms like flat affect.  You would know if you have it because a doctor would diagnose you with it.  The first episode for males typically happens in the late teens or early twenties.  This is a disorder that is not curable, most people have to take medication regularly for the rest of their lives to manage it.  See:\n\nhttp://www.schizophrenia.com/family/sz.overview.htm
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There's actually no disorder called schizophrenia bipolar type (at least not in the US).  You may want to get an exact diagnosis from a doctor in writing; you'll need it when applying to nursing school because schizophrenia and bipolar are both mental illnesses protected under the ADA (they can't refuse to let you in school because of the condition unless it interferes with your ability to do your work or pass the classes; and you might be eligible for additional funding or help as well).
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Schizophrenia can lead to a lot of things if not medicated...I would worry more if someone was smoking crack than if someone was diagnosed Schizo.  Schizophrenia is a very complex disease and is easily misdiagnosed.  There are lots of great medications that help with some schizoid symptoms.  I don't think murder is high on the list for those suffering from schizophrenia.
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It typically begins in early adulthood; between the ages of 15 and 25. Men tend to get develop schizophrenia slightly earlier than women; whereas most males become ill between 16 and 25 years old, most females develop symptoms several years later, and the incidence in women is noticably higher in women after age 30. The average age of onset is 18 in men and 25 in women. Schizophrenia onset is quite rare for people under 10 years of age, or over 40 years of age.
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I work with Adults with mental illness. I am also raising 2 of my siblings with it. My father on the other hand is a schizo. I am not and neither are any of my siblings. Though they do have Bi-polar, Mild mental retardation, add, adhd. I told my doctor this before my husband and I first started to try and she told me to take a high dose of Folic Acid. I am 9 weeks pregnant. I feel fine about the decision. \nSchizophrenia can be heridiry. You will not see signs of it until the teenage years. Those of them with it that show signs in the teenage years have a better chance of responding to treatment than those that show symptoms in the 20's.
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Yeah, I agree with what someone else said in a previous comment....If you're able to question rather or not you're crazy, chances are - You're Not!...Unfortunately, I had grown up around people that were mentally ill. (my Grandmother, & a cousin) who has been in & out of mental wards all their life...They didn't know they were ill, nor did they know what they were doing, saying, etc...
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Sometimes the symptoms are the same. The difference is the diagnositc criteria. The following is the D. C. for schizophrenia as stated by the DSM IV.\n\n   1. delusions\n   2. hallucinations\n   3. disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence)\n   4. grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior\n   5. negative symptoms, i.e., affective flattening, alogia, or avolition\n\nNote: Only one Criterion A symptom is required if delusions are bizarre or hallucinations consist of a voice keeping up a running commentary on the person's behavior or thoughts, or two or more voices conversing with each other.\n\nSocial/occupational dysfunction: For a significant portion of the time since the onset of the disturbance, one or more major areas of functioning such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care are markedly below the level achieved prior to the onset (or when the onset is in childhood or adolescence, failure to achieve expected level of interpersonal, academic, or occupational achievement).\n\nDuration: Continuous signs of the disturbance persist for at least 6 months. This 6-month period must include at least 1 month of symptoms (or less if successfully treated) that meet Criterion A (i.e., active-phase symptoms) and may include periods of prodromal or residual symptoms. During these prodromal or residual periods, the signs of the disturbance may be manifested by only negative symptoms or two or more symptoms listed in Criterion A present in an attenuated form (e.g., odd beliefs, unusual perceptual experiences).\n\nSchizoaffective and Mood Disorder exclusion: Schizoaffective Disorder and Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features have been ruled out because either (1) no Major Depressive, Manic, or Mixed Episodes have occurred concurrently with the active-phase symptoms; or (2) if mood episodes have occurred during active-phase symptoms, their total duration has been brief relative to the duration of the active and residual periods.\n\nSubstance/general medical condition exclusion: The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition.\n\nRelationship to a Pervasive Developmental Disorder: If there is a history of Autistic Disorder or another Pervasive Developmental Disorder, the additional diagnosis of Schizophrenia is made only if prominent delusions or hallucinations are also present for at least a month (or less if successfully treated). \n\nDrug induced psychosis wears off when the drug leaves the system and the type of psychosis is different depending on the drug. Onset is sudden and the most common psychosis is paranoid and aggressive in nature. Hope this helps.
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Yes, I have.  It was a culmination of a week long high fever and a fractured skull, resulting in Acute Schizophrenia
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I'm schizophrenic and I've smoked cigarettes for over 20 years.  I take Abilify for my illness and presently I have no symptoms of the illness at all.  No side effects from smoking or medication.  None....
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If you are taking drugs, stop!! Even then it will take time before the voices stop talking to you. If it's not drug induced then you have a disorder, maybe schizophrenia. And you need to see a phschactric physician for this. Medication will alleviate it. Go to a mental health facility, before your so called friends have you doing something you cannot believe you did.
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You most certainly can until such time that you are examined by a psychiatrist that you were having said episode. The psychiatrist may have to testify in Court as to your mental satate at the time of the arrest.
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(Paranoid) Schizophrenia
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You are not Schizophrenic.. you may be a person with Schizophrenia, however.  It's a disease like any other. If you take your meds everyday, you can keep your symptoms under control. You should have access to a community mental health center.  Check your phone book or call your Health Dept. to find the phone number. Your husband should find some information about the disease to better help you and to be more understanding of how it affects you.  Look online at www.nami.org for more info.
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There are diffrences in the brains of people with schizophrenia. It involves many different areas of the brain. I would reccomend reading these two articles:\n\nhttp://www.schizophrenia.com/research/schiz.brain.htm\n\nhttp://www.schizophrenia.com/szresearch/archives/001062.html\n\nThe second one is an interesting study recently done.\n\nHope this helps a bit.
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you do hear voices in your head when you have schizophrenia. My brother has it. You also have a lot of paranoia. It's like a break from reality, it's NOT multiple personality disorder. You might need to see a doctor.
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Yes, their was always voices in my head, but then i was diagnosed with schizophrenia.lol
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your husband has schizophrenia,,,Delusions - false beliefs strongly held in spite of invalidating evidence, especially as a symptom of mental illness: for example, \nParanoid delusions, or delusions of persecution, for example believing that people are "out to get" you, or the thought that people are doing things when there is no external evidence that such things are taking place. \nDelusions of reference - when things in the environment seem to be directly related to you even though they are not. For example it may seem as if people are talking about you or special personal messages are being communicated to you through the TV, radio, or other media. \nSomatic Delusions are false beliefs about your body - for example that a terrible physical illness exists or that something foreign is inside or passing through your body. \nDelusions of grandeur - for example when you believe that you are very special or have special powers or abilities. An example of a grandiouse delusion is thinking you are a famous rock star. \nHallucinations - Hallucinations can take a number of different forms - they can be: \nVisual (seeing things that are not there or that other people cannot see), \nAuditory (hearing voices that other people can't hear, \nTactile (feeling things that other people don't feel or something touching your skin that isn't there.) \nOlfactory (smelling things that other people cannot smell, or not smelling the same thing that other people do smell) \nGustatory experiences (tasting things that isn't there) \nDisorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence) - these are also called "word salads". \nGrossly disorganized or catatonic behavior (An abnormal condition variously characterized by stupor/innactivity, mania, and either rigidity or extreme flexibility of the limbs). \nNegative symptoms, these are the lack of important abilities. Some of these include: \nlack of emotion - the inability to enjoy acitivities as much as before \nLow energy - the person sits around and sleeps much more than normal \nlack of interest in life, low motivation \nAffective flattening - a blank, blunted facial experession or less lively facial movements or physical movements. \nAlogia (difficulty or inability to speak) \nInappropriate social skills or lack of interest or ability to socialize with other people \nInability to make friends or keep friends, or not caring to have friends \nSocial isolation - person spends most of the day alone or only with close family\n\nNote: Only one Criterion A symptom is required if delusions are bizarre or hallucinations consist of a voice keeping up a running commentary on the person’s behavior or thoughts, or two or more voices conversing with each other.