What Is Catatonic Schizophrenia?
8. Who’s At Risk
People are at a higher risk of catatonic schizophrenia if there is a history of it in the family. People that grew up in an abusive household are also at a higher risk. High-risk people will tend to develop schizophrenia when exposed to certain triggers. For example, the use of recreational drugs can sometimes trigger the condition.
Some recreational drugs will alter the brain’s chemistry, and this can trigger the condition. Some people will experience episodes of catatonic schizophrenia the day after a night of using certain substances. People that are at risk will likely need to make certain lifestyle changes to help them avoid triggering an episode.
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