10 Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Symptom #9: Blunted Affect
In addition to speech, we have numerous other ways of communicating with each other. Our facial expressions alone can tell people all they need to know, while our body language can also convey messages to people around us. These expressions are usually done involuntarily and are methods of communication we often take for granted.
Blunted affect is a medical term for people that are unable to express emotions through facial expressions or body language. It is a common symptom suffered by schizophrenics, as they will not smile, frown, or show any body language in response to other people around them. Their faces are likely to remain completely unchanged regardless of what is being said, and they are also likely to make little or no eye contact.
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