Behaviors that may be early warning signs of schizophrenia include:
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Hearing or seeing something that isn't there |
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A constant feeling of being watched |
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Peculiar or nonsensical way of speaking or writing |
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Strange posturing |
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Feeling indifferent to very important situations |
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Deterioration of academic or work performance |
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A change in personal hygiene and appearance |
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A change in personality |
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Increasing withdrawal from social situations |
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Irrational, angry or fearful response to loved ones |
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Inability to sleep or concentrate |
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Inappropriate or bizarre behavior |
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Extreme preoccupation with religion or the occult |
If you or a loved one experience many of these symptoms for more than two weeks, seek medical help immediately. No cure for schizophrenia has been discovered, but with proper treatment and support, many people with this illness can lead productive and fulfilling lives.