Paranoid Schizophrenia
Distorted thinking, feeling that people are after you, hearing things that others don't - these are just few symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia. It is a complex, debilitating illness that typically shows first symptoms in early adult years. You have difficulty keeping friends, jobs, feeling frightened and withdrawn much of the time. The pattern of episodes is different for every person - some have just one psychotic episode, while others have them time after time. With treatment, especially medication, it is possible to get some control over symptoms and have better quality of life.
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- Q Why is paranoid schizophrenia difficult to treat?
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Dr. Mark Morocco, Emergency MedicineSome characteristics of paranoid schizophrenia make it hard for people to stay in regular treatment. People with paranoid schizophrenia often have problems maintaining a regular daily routine and may forget to take their medicines on a steady... Full Answer
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- Q What therapy options exist for paranoid schizophrenia?
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Dr. Mark Morocco, Emergency MedicinePrimary therapy options for paranoid schizophrenia include individual, group, and family therapy, as well as social skills training. Before people can participate in these types of therapies, they must be stable and not have active symptoms.... Full Answer
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- Q What are the positive symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia?
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Dr. Mark Morocco, Emergency MedicinePositive symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia include delusions and hallucinations. When people have schizophrenia, they may have positive symptoms, negative symptoms, or both. Negative symptoms include problems with mood, speech, and emotions. The... Full Answer
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- Q Are there risk factors for paranoid schizophrenia?
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Dr. Mark Morocco, Emergency MedicineOne of the primary risk factors for paranoid schizophrenia, just like all types of schizophrenia, is having a family history of the disease. If any of your close relatives have schizophrenia, or paranoid schizophrenia, you are more likely to... Full Answer
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- Q What are negative effects of paranoid schizophrenia?
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Dr. Mark Morocco, Emergency MedicineParanoid schizophrenia can cause many negative outcomes for people if they are not treated for the illness. Since the disease causes people to have trouble identifying reality, they often are unable to care for themselves and maintain a daily... Full Answer
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- Q What medications are offered for paranoid schizophrenia?
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Dr. Mark Morocco, Emergency MedicineThe most common medications prescribed to treat paranoid schizophrenia include antipsychotic medications. These drugs are the treatment of choice for other forms of schizophrenia as well. There are two types of antipsychotic medications: •... Full Answer
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- Q What should I know to care for someone with paranoid schizophrenia?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicinePeople with paranoid schizophrenia can be difficult to deal with. They are often suspicious of others. Their illness causes them to worry about others’ ulterior motives. They become obsessed and concerned that harm is coming their way. If you are... Full Answer
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- Q What are the treatment options for paranoid schizophrenia?
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Paranoid schizophrenia is usually treated with a combination of medication and therapy. Doctors generally prescribe antipsychotic medications to treat paranoid schizophrenia, though antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications may also be prescribed.... Full Answer
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- Q Is paranoid schizophrenia serious?
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Paranoid schizophrenia is a serious disease because it alters a person's perception of reality. Individuals with paranoid schizophrenia tend to have delusions and hallucinations - that is, they see and hear things that are not there, and they may have... Full Answer
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- Q Is there a cure for paranoid schizophrenia?
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Unfortunately, no cure for any kind of schizophrenia exists. Doctors are still researching the disease's causes, and finding the cure is related to finding the cause. Even though there's no cure right now, there are several treatment options that can be... Full Answer
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