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Men usually develop schizophrenia around the mid to late teens, and women develop schizophrenia around the mid to late twenties. However,there are cases of younger and older persons developing schizophrenia. Also, women of any age may develop schizophrenia after childbirth.
If you believe you have or are developing schizophrenia or have a friend/relative who is; it is very important to seek help, as early diagnosis can mean an improved outlook with treatment.
For more information about early warning signs of schizophrenia, as well as the symptoms and subtypes of the disease, this website will provide more information.
Schizophrenia normally occurs during adolescence, although it can develop later and much later in life. There is also speculation the children may also be able to suffer from it, but due to issues regarding developmental psychopathology, it is difficult to differentiate between what would be considered Childhood Schizophrenic symptoms and normal childhood behaviour.
There are many causes for Schizophrenia, some of which are more substantial than others. For example: Reduced brain stem size when compared to those without the condition, neurological disorder, brain damage, genetic inheritance, childhood trauma, adult trauma, drug abuse, environmental factors, and sometimes no prevailing reason for the condition.
Typically young adulthood .. 17-25
Not always some people have it at 5 to 13 years of age. It really depends on the person.
Its a genetic disease; however, certain factors like stress and drugs can be triggers.
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Can brain damage from a stroke cause one to become schizophrenic?
Yes unfortuantly the stroke causes pressure on the brain, 1 in 4 people have a schizophrenic gene in their brain. The unrevelved gene is activated by this pressure
What percentage of children whose parents both have schizophrenia become affected?
36 percent of people with two schizophrenic parents develop schizophrenia.
Do people who are schizophrenic know they are schizophrenic?
Usually people who are schizophrenic do not thick there is something wrong, because they think the delusions and hallucinations they experience are real. Once the individual is medicated they are usually able to tell that they have a problem without medication.
Can weed make you mental?
Yes, weed can make you schizophrenic. The latest studies show that people who became shizophrenic after weed use, also had a certain gene in common. People from the test group who didn't have this gene, did not become schizophrenic after weed use. So, it seems to be a question of genetics too.
What are you called if you can see dead people?
a paranoid schizophrenic...
Was Joan of Arc schizophrenic?
No, she was not schizophrenic.
What age group of people are affected by schizophrenia most?
it is sometimes caused by head trauma, A number of reasons. Genetics is part of it. I have a friend who's schizophrenic and so is his dad, but they've got it under control. Like the person above posted trauma can cause it, but not just physical trauma, emotional trauma too. I know another guy who got it after a period of homelessness.
Is it dangerous to live with a schizophrenic person?
It can be dangerous to live with a schizophrenic person if they do not take medication and get treatment. Some people with schizophrenia are violent while others are more docile.
Why is schizophrenia most severe?
It is difficult for a schizophrenic to get help from a community when they are frightened of people.
How do you spell schitsophrenic?
The correct spelling of the psychiatric term is schizophrenic.
Was donny hathaway schizophrenic?
yes it was. they did a docomentry on T.V One and they (doctors) have proven him schizophrenic.
When was Schizophrenic - JC Chasez album - created?
Schizophrenic - JC Chasez album - was created in 2002.
