Schizophrenia

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Psychotic disorders are severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. People with psychoses lose touch with reality. Two of the main symptoms are delusions and hallucinations. Delusions are false beliefs, such as thinking that someone is plotting against you or that the TV is sending you secret messages. Hallucinations are false perceptions, such as hearing, seeing, or feeling something that is not there. Schizophrenia is one type of psychotic disorder. People with bipolar disorder may also have psychotic symptoms. Other problems that can cause psychosis include alcohol and some drugs, brain tumors, brain infections, and stroke. Treatment depends on the cause of the psychosis. It might involve drugs to control symptoms and talk therapy. Hospitalization is an option for serious cases where a person might be dangerous to himself or others.

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DrOwl

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Psychotic disorders are severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. People with psychoses lose touch with reality. Two of the main symptoms are delusions and hallucinations. Delusions are false beliefs, such as thinking that someone is plotting against you or that the TV is sending you secret messages. Hallucinations are false perceptions, such as hearing, seeing, or feeling something that is not there. Schizophrenia is one type of psychotic disorder. People with bipolar disorder may also have psychotic symptoms. Other problems that can cause psychosis include alcohol and some drugs, brain tumors, brain infections, and stroke. Treatment depends on the cause of the psychosis. It might involve drugs to control symptoms and talk therapy. Hospitalization is an option for serious cases where a person might be dangerous to himself or others.

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https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/schizophrenia-signs-and-symptoms.htm
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https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/schizophrenia/what-is-schizophrenia
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354443

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Hearing Voices
The experience of hearing voices is different for everyone. The voices can vary in how often you hear them, what they sound like, what they say, and whether they sound familiar or unfamiliar.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/h/hearing-voices
Hearing Voices in Schizophrenia
Learn what it's like from a patient's perspective to hear voices in your head, or auditory hallucinations—core symptoms of schizophrenia.
https://www.verywellmind.com/hearing-voices-in-schizophrenia-2953099
Schizophrenia: MedlinePlus
Schizophrenia is a serious brain illness that can include hearing voices that aren't there and thinking others are trying to hurt them.
https://medlineplus.gov/schizophrenia.html
Schizophrenia Symptoms and Coping Tips
Recognizing the signs of schizophrenia in yourself or a loved one can be frightening. But with the right treatment and self-help, you can manage the disorder and lead a fulfilling life.
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/schizophrenia-signs-and-symptoms.htm
Schizophrenia Health Center
Schizophrenia symptoms include distorted thoughts, hallucinations, and feelings of fright and paranoia. Psychiatrists evaluate symptoms, tests, and medical history, and prescribe medications and psychotherapy for treatment.
https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/default.htm
What Is Schizophrenia?
Learn about Schizophrenia, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment and more.
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/schizophrenia/what-is-schizophrenia
Schizophrenia: Symptoms, causes, and treatments
Schizophrenia is a mental health illness that affects about 1 percent of all adults globally. It can cause symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, problems concentrating, lack of motivation, and social withdrawal. Some people have it for many years without presenting symptoms, while in others, it develops quickly.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/36942
NIMH » Schizophrenia
Explore information on schizophrenia, including signs and symptoms, treatment, current science, and clinical trials.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml
Schizophrenia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
This severe mental disorder can result in hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that interfere with daily living.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354443

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