What Is Schizophrenia?
1. Common Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Perhaps one of the most common misconceptions surrounding schizophrenia is the idea that it is similar to or the same as split-personality disorders. Though the name itself loosely means “split mind,” the misconception is largely due to the way the symptoms of schizophrenia are categorized. Those afflicted with this disorder are likely to experience two sets of symptoms that are labeled as either “positive” or “negative.” Identifying both the positive and negative responses in a schizophrenic individual can help illuminate the specific type of the condition a person is living with as well as possible treatments.
Common positive symptoms include disorganized behaviors, hallucinations, and delusions. Negative symptoms exhibited will include extremely restricted speech and limited emotional expression. Some of these symptoms can be caused by other psychiatric conditions and visiting a professional is advised once any begin to persist.
