Different types of schizophrenia

Question 1

Being a loner and lacking close friends outside of the immediate family
Flat emotions or limited or inappropriate emotional responses
Persistent and excessive social anxiety
Incorrect interpretation of events, such as a feeling that something that is actually harmless or inoffensive has a direct personal meaning
Peculiar, eccentric or unusual thinking, beliefs or mannerisms
Suspicious or paranoid thoughts and constant doubts about the loyalty of others
Belief in special powers, such as mental telepathy or superstitions
Unusual perceptions, such as sensing an absent person’s presence or having illusions
Dressing in peculiar ways, such as appearing unkempt or wearing oddly matched clothes
Peculiar style of speech, such as vague or unusual patterns of speaking, or rambling oddly during conversations
- delusions not as frequent
- usually can be made aware of the difference between their distorted ideas and reality.
- typically diagnosed in early adulthood

Answer 1

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Question 2

• similar to schizophrenia but symptoms lasting less than 6 months
• psychosis
  Delusions (false beliefs that the person refuses to give up, even after they get the facts)
  Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren’t real)
  Disorganized speech, such as not making sense, using nonsense words, and skipping from one topic to another
  Odd or strange behavior, such as pacing, walking in circles, or writing constantly
  Lack of energy
  Poor hygiene and grooming habits
  Loss of interest or pleasure in life
  Withdrawal from family, friends, and social activities

Answer 2

Schizophreniform Disorder

Question 3

• must be experiencing symptoms for more than 6 months
• need at least two of the specified symptoms
• delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior

Answer 3

Schizophrenia

Question 4

• Requires a major mood episode
• detached from reality
• includes possibly depression or mania

Answer 4

Schizoaffective Disorder