Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is classified as a psychotic disorder, and its hallmark symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
Common Symptoms of Schizophrenia:
- Auditory hallucinations (hearing voices)
- Delusions (e.g., believing one is being watched or controlled)
- Disorganized speech or behavior
- Blunted emotional expression
- Difficulty with memory, attention, or decision-making
- Social withdrawal or decline in daily functioning
Unlike bipolar disorder, schizophrenia does not involve episodic mood swings as a primary feature. Instead, the illness is often marked by persistent psychotic symptoms and cognitive disruption.
