Different Types of Schizophrenia (Blogger's Choice)

Many people are unaware that there are different types of schizophrenia. The symptoms of schizophrenia are put into the following schizophrenic types. I hope that you find the information below informative.

Paranoid schizophrenia- characterized by delusions and auditory hallucinations. They have normal intellect and expression of emotions compared to a person without the illness. Delusions are often about being victimized, harassed, or mistreated by a person or multiple people. Often times they exhibit anger, emotional distance and anxiety.

Disorganized schizophrenia- characterized by speech and behavior that are difficult to understand and indifferent or inappropriate emotions. They may laugh for no obvious reason, make unclear statements, but may not have delusions. Often they have childlike behavior and show little emotion. Their disorganized behavior often disrupt daily activities such as taking a shower or preparing their meal.

Catatonic schizophrenia- characteristics by the person being mute or withdrawn. The person may be restless or may not move much. They often have unusual posture,body positions, facial expressions, and may not be responsive to other people.

Undifferentiated schizophrenia- characterized by symptoms seen in all of the above groups but do not qualify enough to be categorized in them.

Residual schizophrenic- characterized by at least one past schizophrenic episode but currently no positive symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or behavior). The person may lack motivation on interest in life.



http://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/guide/schizophrenia-types
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/schizophrenia/schizophrenia-what-you-need-to-know
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000928sym.html?ic=506019

Interesting Facts about Schizophrenia

• Schizophrenia affects about 1.1% of the US adult population.
• Rates of schizophrenia are about the same to country to country.
• Schizophrenia ranks in the top 10 causes of disability in developed countries world wide.
• Schizophrenia means "split mind" instead of "split personality". The split refers to the split from reality.
• There are different types of schizophrenia (which will be the topic of my next blog).
• The average onset of schizophrenia in males are from late teens to early 20s and mid 20s early 30s for females.
• It is difficult to diagnose schizophrenia in children.

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=41430
http://psychcentral.com/lib/schizophrenia-fact-sheet/0001570
http://www.neomed.edu/academics/bestcenter/helpendstigma/myths-and-facts-about-schizophrenia