What Is Schizophrenia?
4. Catatonic Schizophrenia
While paranoid and disorganized schizophrenia are conditions where individuals exhibit wild or erratic behaviors, catatonic schizophrenia is slightly different in nature. A person afflicted with this condition is likely to be unresponsive to the world at large. Someone who has catatonic schizophrenia might remain immobile for days at a time then suddenly burst into a series of exaggerated movements before returning to a state of stupor. The person may also hold an unusual posture for long periods of time. Mutism is often connected with catatonic schizophrenia, though not all individuals with this disorder will exhibit this symptom.
Some people with catatonic schizophrenia will copy the actions or words of others in their vicinity. Though largely defined by being unresponsive, a person with this condition might also have extended periods of willful behaviors or excitability.
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