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schizophrenia,
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a chronic brain disorder that changes the way of course thinks feels or behaves
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symptoms of schizophrenia.
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Hallucinations are a major symptom of schizophrenia.
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This is when the person sees or hear things that don't really exist,
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but for the person they have the feeling and the impact that
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this is a normal experience and that these things are real.
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Hallucinations can be with any of the five senses,
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but hear voices is the most common.
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Delusions are the false belief that is not actually happening in reality,
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which is somewhat like hallucinations.
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An example of a delusion would be when the person thinks that they are being harmed,
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harassed
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or the thought that certain gestures or comments are directed towards themselves
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or the feeling that something really bad is about to happen.
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Negative symptoms can refer to the reduced or lack of ability to function normally.
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The individual may not keep up with personal hygiene or appear lack of motion,
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like avoiding eye contact,
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speaking very monotone and they don't change their facial expressions,
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facts and statistics.
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Schizophrenia affects 20 million people worldwide,
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but only less than 1/3 received treatment.
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Schizophrenia is often diagnosed in young people during their late
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to early 30s with symptoms commonly presenting earlier in males and females.
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People with schizophrenia can also have co
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occurring medical conditions like depressive symptoms,
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post traumatic stress disorder.
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Obsessive compulsive disorder and panic disorder.
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Mental health organizations.
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The number 1 802 738255 is the National suicide prevention Lifeline.
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It provides free and confidential support for people who
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need to talk to someone about their suicidal thoughts.
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These thoughts are very common among people with schizophrenia.
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You can also call 1 806 6 to help,
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or 4357 for information about treatment resources for schizophrenia.