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Schizophrenia is a term used to describe a condition
which results in major disturbances in the individual’s
perceptions, thoughts and feelings. The individual who
is experiencing schizophrenia will start to view the
world quite differently and their behaviour may change
and appear odd or bizarre to others.
Every person’s experience will be unique and the
actual range of symptoms is so wide that the term ‘schizophrenia’
may well be used to cover different conditions.
Although everyone’s experience of schizophrenia
is unique the person may have disordered perceptions
and their thoughts may appear to be jumbled up or confused.
The individual may also have auditory hallucinations
whereby he or she hears voices which no one else can
hear. They may also experience delusions which could
be paranoid. Often, the person may behave in a way which
is uncharacteristic or unusual.
It is important for people with one of these conditions
to know that they are not the only ones who suffer with
it: self-help groups are very beneficial, especially
in sharing experiences of how to manage hallucinations.
As with other conditions, medication can be helpful
in managing symptoms.
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