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Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Delusions: Suffering from delusions is perhaps the most distinctive symptom of schizophrenia. The author of the passage in the beginning of this chapter was suffering from an extended delusion. When a person is experiencing delusions, he or she believes in a form of reality which exists only in his or her mind. For example, the person might become paranoid , under the impression that others are surveilling, are providing a challenge, have formed a romantic relationship, or are attempting to start a fight. In addition, delusions can focus on the self. The patient could assume he or she is famous or a specific celebrity.

The phenomenon of hallucination can be an affliction of schizophrenia.

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What Is Schizophrenia?