What are some of the symptoms of schizophrenia?
The symptoms of schizophrenia vary and may be disruptive or, in some cases, hard to notice. Just as there isn't a single lab or brain imaging test for schizophrenia, a single symptom can't be used to diagnose this condition. That's why healthcare providers must look at a number of signs and symptoms before making a diagnosis, including:
Positive symptoms
The positive symptoms of schizophrenia are associated with "losing touch" with reality. These symptoms may include:
- Seeing, hearing, or even feeling things that no one else can
- Beliefs in something even after it's proven to be false