What Is Paranoid Schizophrenia?
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6. Does Schizophrenia Run in Families?
Though schizophrenia can seem like it pops up out of nowhere, it’s actually common to have a relative with schizophrenia if you have been diagnosed yourself. There is no single gene that is responsible for causing the disorder, but if you have a family history of schizophrenia or mood disorders, you are at higher risk.
However, if you have a parent with paranoid schizophrenia, you likely do not need to worry about getting it yourself. You are at greater risk for the condition, but most people with first-degree relatives on the schizophrenia spectrum do not go on to develop it themselves.
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