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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia has probably been with us as long as earth itself and many causes for it have been put forward . In some cultures it would have been accepted as a form of witchcraft , or demonic possession . In others it might have been seen as possessing a certain gift . It is acknowledged and defined today as a treatable illness , but little is known of its cause and possible predispositions . With approximately 1 .5 million people world wide estimated to be diagnosed in 2007 (previous estimate Schizophrenia

Facts and Statistics http /www .schizophrenia .com /szfacts .htm , it seems necessary for the public to be a little more educated in terms of the symptoms and causes of the disease Mental Illness across the globe as received negative exposure . This is mostly due to general misunderstandings and myths that are difficult to break . Schizophrenia is still a condition that breeds fear in those who know little about it , and , the term `psychosis ' does little to plead its cause . Many of the ignorant public are afraid of schizophrenics as they do not understand how the person thinks , feels and worst of all .they are never sure what the persons next move will be . In this discussion , we will explore what Schizophrenia is , what its causes are and the various types of the condition that make themselves apparent in the study of this fascinating mental state

Schizophrenia is defined as being : One of several brain diseases whose symptoms that may include loss of personality (flat affect agitation , catatonia , confusion , psychosis , unusual behavior , and withdrawal . The illness usually begins in early adulthood MedicineNet .com Definition : Schizophrenia (http /www .medterms .com /script /main /art .asp ?articlekey 5417 Schizophrenia as defined is no simple illness to explain though offering to the professional a series of difficult questions and decisions . It is also difficult to treat with various types of Schizophrenia such as Delusional , Catatonic and Undifferentiated to consider . These will be discussed further in the body of the . As the above definition states , the onset of Schizophrenia symptoms are in early adulthood , as soon as hormones begin to change and life-cycles shift into maturity . It is still not ascertained whether or not biochemical changes are the root cause of symptoms , but they can be seen as possible reasons . Symptoms vary from one form of the illness to another , but there is one similarity between all the types : a shift from periods of normality or lucidity to episodes the patient is unaware of This shift occurs and is trigger sometimes by external factors (mind altering drugs , alcohol and trauma , at other stages these shifts are unclear . General symptoms Schizophrenia include : delusions (both paranoiac and bizarre hallucinations incoherence lack of emotion or inappropriate emotions social isolation uncoordinated movements and lack of personal hygiene . Schizophrenia : Symptoms . MayoClinic .com (http /www .mayoclinic .com /health /schizophrenia /DS00196 /DSECTION 2 According to the Mayo clinic The above citation is from Mayo clinic website , Schizophrenia displays itself at first in negative...