What Is Paranoid Schizophrenia?
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7. Will Paranoid Schizophrenia Get Worse Over Time?
If it is not treated, it will almost certainly get worse over time. If you do nothing to combat the paranoia, delusions, and hallucinations you may be dealing with, you are likely to lose the ability to care for yourself as you struggle to separate reality from your disease’s symptoms.
However, when schizophrenia is managed well, you can expect to have a relatively normal existence — with the caveat that you will need to take medications and likely keep up with therapy appointments for the rest of your life. You may have recurrent episodes, or you might only have one severe episode that makes you want to pursue a diagnosis.
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