Characteristics Of Paranoid Schizophrenia

In this paper one will give a description of the data established upon a case study. One will outline the major symptoms of the disorder discussed in the case. The disorder discussed in this case is Paranoid Schizophrenia. One will give a description of the client background. One will also describe any factors in the client background that may predispose him or her to the disorder. One will describe symptoms that he or she may have observed that supports the diagnosis of the individual. One will describe the inconsistency of the disorder found in the case and explain any information observed about the

Schizophrenia is a severe, disabling and chronic disorder that affects people. Schizophrenia is diagnosed as a psychotic disorder. This is because a person suffering from schizophrenia cannot tell their own thoughts, perceptions, ideas, and imaginations from the reality. There is continuing debate and research as to whether schizophrenia is one condition or a combination of more than one syndrome that have related features. People suffering from schizophrenia may seem perfectly fine until the time they talk actually talk about they are thinking. People with schizophrenia rely on others for help since they cannot care for themselves of hold a job. There is no cure for schizophrenia, but there is treatment that relieves some of the symptoms. People having the disorder will cope with the symptoms all their lives. There have been cases of people suffering from schizophrenia leading meaningful and rewarding lives. There are five types of schizophrenia namely paranoid, disorganized, residual, undifferentiated, and catatonic schizophrenia. This paper will discuss paranoid schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that usually shows up in adolescence or young adulthood but can be seen in children as young as eight years old. It is a long term mental disorder characterized by a faulty perception of reality, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from relationships into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation. It typically involves the breakdown of a person’s relationship between thought, emotion, and behavior. Currently, there are five subtypes of schizophrenia included in the DSM-5; paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated, and residual. Each subtype is characterized by their most prominent symptom. For instance, paranoid schizophrenia is a subtype in which a person experiences

Paranoid-type schizophrenia is characterized by delusions and auditory hallucinations (hearing voices that don 't exist) but relatively normal intellectual functioning and expression of emotions. The delusions can often be about being persecuted by a person or an organization, or feeling harassed or treated unfairly. People with paranoid-type schizophrenia can exhibit anger, aloofness, anxiety, and can be argumentative. (DSM-IV-TR)

It is a cluster of disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions and inappropriate emotions and behaviors. The clusters of schizophrenia can present as positive or negative symptoms. The positive symptom patients experience hallucinations, talk in disorganized and deluded way and exhibit inappropriate tears or rage. Those with negative symptoms have toneless voices, expressionless faces, or mute and rigid bodies. Schizophrenia has subtypes within it: paranoia (preoccupation with delusions or hallucinations these often have themes of persecution or grandiosity), disorganization (disorganized speech or behavior, or flat/inappropriate behavior), catatonia (immobility, extreme negativity, or repeating another person’s speech or movement), undifferentiated (many and varied symptoms), and residual (withdrawal after hallucinations or delusions have disappeared). Studies have shown that people who suffer from schizophrenia have excess receptors of dopamine in the brain hinting that the symptoms might have biochemical roots. They also have abnormal brain activity in multiple brain

Schizophrenia consists of a broad spectrum of diagnostic criteria (both cognitive and emotional dysfunctions) that cause problems in every day functioning (Barlow et al., 2015). This criteria includes the presence of delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized/catatonic behaviour, and/or negative symptoms, such as diminished emotional expression (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The prevalence rate of this disorder is estimated to be in the range of 0.2% to 1.5% in the general population (Barlow et al., 2015).

Schizophrenia is a severe brain disorder that affects the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional parts of the brain. The symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech and cationic behavior, and negative symptoms. The DSM-5 states that symptoms delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech must be present for at least one month in order for one to be diagnosed with schizophrenia. Also, the DSM-5 mentions that the symptoms have to be ongoing for at least six months to be schizophrenic. Hallucinations include hearing voices, smelling distinct odors, and seeing unrealistic figures. The disorganized speech or behavior of the affected person includes those saying random words and moving excessively with an agitation which

Schizophrenia is classified as a psychotic disorder. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, in order to be diagnosed with schizophrenia, an individual must present two (or more) of the following symptoms for a significant portion of time during a one-month period: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, catatonic behavior, or negative symptoms (such as diminished emotional expression or avolition). The DSM-5, however, has a continuum (schizophrenia spectrum) of disorders that may be similar to schizophrenia disorder but not as severe or persistent.

Disorganized schizophrenia, also known as Hebephrenic schizophrenia, is among the subtypes of schizophrenia. It is a chronic and difficult condition that includes disjointed and irrational cognitive behaviors, along with purposeless actions. This type is considered severe because of how it impacts the individual’s abilities to participate in daily activities, including self care.

The DSM V defines schizophrenia as abnormalities in one or more of the following five domains: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking (speech), grossly disorganized or abnormal motor behavior (including catatonia), and negative symptoms. The World Health Organization ranks schizophrenia as more disabling than amputation of both legs, severe stroke, end-stage kidney severe Parkinson’s disease, or terminal cancer. Symptoms of schizophrenia are delusions, hallucinations, distortion of oneself, unable to speak coherently, emotional distortions and lack of awareness of one’s illness. Persecutory delusions (i.e., belief that one is going to be harmed, harassed, and so forth by an individual, organization, or other group)

Feldman. Paranoid schizophrenia includes auditory hallucinations and delusion. The symptoms also include loss of judgement and erratic behavior. Disorganized (hebephrenic) schizophrenia is developed early as it is the disruptions of speech and behavior. This would impact daily life since it interrupts thoughts from usual activities as it involves inappropriate laughter, incoherent speech, and sometimes offensive behavior. Catatonic schizophrenia creates a disturbance in movement, exhibit odd positions, and imitating another person's movement. Conjointly, a patient could be stuck in a single position that would last for hours and sometimes days, but in other phases the person can be hyperactive and at times violent. Undifferentiated schizophrenia is similar to the other subtypes stated as it includes deterioration of daily functioning, hallucinations, and inappropriate emotions. It cannot be in a more specific category, according to Feldman. Also, residual schizophrenia is diagnosed whenever a person displays less severe symptoms of schizophrenia after experiencing a serious

Paranoid schizophrenia, is a subtype of schizophrenia and it usually has a later onset than the other types. It is characterized by hallucinations and delusions. Other symptoms are loss of associations and strange behavior. Hallucinations are typically auditory and hostile or threatening. Delusions are persecutory and referential.

Schizophrenia is severe mental disorder that causes a distortion of reality that is commonly known to have abnormalities of brain the brain structure coupled with unpredictable and strange emotions, behavior, and thinking. It accounts for the largest percentage of people hospitalized with a mental disorder. (#1) There are five main types of schizophrenia that have been observed. The first is the undifferentiated type which a patient lacks emotional depth and external interests and relationships begin to deteriorate, they begin to show stereotypical or simple behavior. Second is the disorganized form where someone may lose ability to perform everyday tasks, display peculiar behavior, and give inappropriate responses. Next is the paranoid type typically showing up later in life and consists mainly of hallucinations, illogical thought process and delusions. The catatonic form of schizophrenia is characterized by bizarre motor movements. The patient can become immobilized for periods of time for no apparent reason or he/she can have purposeless, excessive movements. Lastly is the residual type typically less severe because psychotic symptoms have vanished or become very limited. (#3) Now keep in mind every person with schizophrenia has different symptoms and they are constantly changing so classification varies person to person.

There are three main types of schizophrenia, including paranoid schizophrenia is when the person has "false beliefs" that someone is plotting against them. Disorganized schizophrenia is someone whose behavior is disturbed and has no purpose, inappropriate emotions, and disorganized speech. Catatonic schizophrenia is when the person cannot move, speak, or respond. They may maintain a pose, sometimes for extended periods of time.

There are three major types of schizophrenia, Paranoid, disorganized, and catatonic. Paranoid schizophrenia is when an individual develops absurd or suspicious ideas and beliefs. Their hallucinations and delusions typically revolve around an organized theme or "story" which consists over time. Disorganized schizophrenia generally appears at an earlier age than other types. It causes those to have disorganized speech, behavior, and have inappropriate emotions. These patients usually have trouble taking care of them and are unable to perform simple tasks. They sometimes suffer hallucinations and delusions, but their fantasies and imaginings aren’t consistent or organized like those who suffer from paranoid schizophrenia. Catatonic schizophrenia in general is a disturbance in movement with two different states (Veague 24). Stuporous state is when there is a decrease in motor activity. During this state, a patient can cease