Schizophrenia

Types & Symptoms:

Schizotypal Personality Disorder- It is a kind of mental health condition that creates intense discomfort in close relationships and social interactions. People with this disorder may experience:

• Lack of Emotion.
• Extreme Social Anxiety.
• Strange Behaviour.
• Unusual Beliefs.
• Having Odd Thoughts etc.

Delusional Disorder- It, a type of psychotic disorder, is characterised by Bizarre and Non-Bizarre Delusions in the absence of mood or psychotic symptoms. Those who are suffering from this, they may experience:

• Anxiety or depression.
• Hallucinations.
• Feelings of being exploited.
• Mistrusting friends and family.
• A tendency to hold grudges etc.

Schizophreniform Disorder- It, characterised by psychosis, including Delusions, Hallucinations, and Unorganized Speech, lasts more than six months. The symptoms are like:

• Lack of energy.
• Loss of interest or pleasure in life.
• Poor hygiene and grooming habits.
• Odd or strange behaviour etc.

Schizoaffective Disorder- It, a type of a chronic mental health condition, involves the symptoms of both Schizophrenia & Mood Disorders (Major Depressive Disorder or Bipolar Disorder). Schizoaffective Disorder involves the symptoms like:

• Increased Social, Sexual, and Work Activities.
• Rapid Thoughts and Speech.
• Exaggerated Self-esteem.
• Chaotic Behaviour.
• Blank Facial Expression.
• Inability to Move.
• insomnia etc.

Causes:

• Genetic Inheritance.

• Differences in Brain Chemistry.

• Stressful Life Events.

• Drug & Alcohol Use etc.