Thursday, May 31, 2012

How to Identify Signs of Schizophrenia | eHow.com

How to Identify Signs of Schizophrenia | eHow.com

How to Identify Signs of Schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia can be frightening.
Schizophrenia is a brain disease that causes hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. This can be a terrifying disease if you have no idea what you are dealing with. This article will help you identify the signs of Schizophrenia and deal with it the way it should be dealt with.
Things You'll Need

  • Patience
  • Knowledge
  • Understanding
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Instructions

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      Hallucinations are one of the first signs of schizophrenia. This begins with hearing noises, seeing things that are not there, talking to someone who is not there, as well as tasting and smelling something that obviously is not there.
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      Becoming delusional is another clear sign of schizophrenia. Some people believe the government is spying on them; some believe they are a completely different person; still others think they are battling demons or evil spirits.
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      Symptoms also include lack of personal hygiene (not taking a shower or bath, not getting dressed, not brushing their hair, etc). With the lack of personal hygiene, keeping their living space clean also becomes something that is neglected.
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      Look out for rude and obnoxious outbursts when other people are in a conversation, another symptom of schizophrenia. The person might laugh at comments that are either serious or tragic or cry at things that are funny and humorous.
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      Notice whether the person is so self absorbed that no one or nothing around them gives them pleasure anymore.

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