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There are several different forms or diagnosis of schizophrenia, but paranoid schizophrenia is the most prevalent. It is believed to be a chronic mental illness that can severely get in the way of the patient’s ability to reason and relate to others.

Some of the warning signs or symptoms that you or a loved one might exhibit range depending on the person and the circumstance. The most common symptoms are: auditory hallucinations, delusions, anger, suicidal thoughts or attempts, violence, aloofness and even anger. It is advised that if you know anyone that exhibits some of these symptoms, or you are having some of these symptoms, a doctor visit needs to be scheduled as soon as possible.

Depending on the type of schizophrenia a person has been diagnosed will depend on how greatly it affects the person’s life. Paranoid schizophrenia can be difficult to live with but with the proper medication and treatment programs a person can live a normal life and learn how to cope. Residual schizophrenia is worse because the person just feels like giving up. They lack any sort of motivation and have no interest in anything. Catatonic schizophrenia is hard as well because the person does not seem to be responsive to any stimuli and can have muscular problems due to the unnatural body poses.

Paranoid schizophrenia can make some people dangerous if the delusions they are having tell them to harm another person or harm themselves. But for the most part patients get the help they need before things become dangerous.

Many people diagnosed with this illness are in denial for a while and often feel ashamed. You have to support them and help guide them to the right help but without pushing them. The more you push the more likely it is that the person will retreat and begin to view you as a hostile enemy out to get them.

The type of schizophrenia disorder a person has been diagnosed has much to do with how significantly it affects the person’s life. With the proper medication and treatment programs most people can live a normal life and learn how to cope. Click here to learn more about the signs and causes of paranoid schizophrenia.

Tags: Mental Health