Schizophrenia

Word SCHIZOPHRENIA
Character 13
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Pronunciations /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/

Definitions and meanings of "Schizophrenia"

What do we mean by schizophrenia?

Any of a group of psychiatric disorders associated with dopamine imbalance in the brain and usually characterized by psychotic behavior including delusions, hallucinations, withdrawal from reality, and disorganized patterns of thinking and speech. noun

A situation or condition characterized by conflicting qualities, attitudes, or activities. noun

A psychiatric diagnosis denoting a persistent, often chronic, mental illness variously affecting behavior, thinking, and emotion. noun

Any condition in which disparate or mutually exclusive activities coexist. noun

Any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact noun

A psychiatric diagnosis denoting a persistent, often chronic, mental illness characterised by abnormal perception, thinking, behavior and emotion, often marked by delusions.

Any condition in which disparate or mutually exclusive activities coexist; a lack of decision between options.

A serious mental illness. a valid point. however, it is becoming clear that some instances of schizophrenia can be explained as the perfectly natural response of a sensitive, open-minded, deep-thinking, intelligent human being to being surrounded by braindead idiots in a society that wants you to be a braindead idiot, and punishes you for thinking for yourself. Urban Dictionary

A mental disorder acquired through the combination of genetics and trauma or anguish. Characterized by a split from "normal reality." A classification in psychology for a person, of which, they know very little about. Marked indication of any person diagnosed with schizophrenia of becoming "lost" in their own brain. Possibly correlation between levels of consciousness and the barriers that exist between those levels functioning differently causing major confusing between what is actually "real" and what the mind has created, thus, allowing the subconscious and the conscious self to communicate directly, which does not happen to most people. A marked high sensitivity to electromagnetic fields and low frequency sounds and/or noise. Extreme adherence to beliefs in such things as aliens; conspiracy theory; religion and/or God; physics (oh, you mean you didn't know) Albert Einstein's son was schizophrenic; governmental eavesdropping and tracking; the supernatural; martyrdom; auras; gifts; signs and/or oracles; time travel; hallucinations; visual and/or auditory; and a higher purpose. A definite attitude of something being amiss or not right. A heightened sense of self awareness or being. Scattered creativity. A rejection of fundamental systematic and societal laws. Firm adherence to the truth being whatever you personally believe to be true. Self destructive and likely just as sane as you are. Urban Dictionary

A severe mental illness, often recurring and sometimes progressive, in which the behavior becomes withdrawn and out of character, the intellect and emotions deteriorate and hallucinations may occur. Urban Dictionary

Condition in which person's perception of reality differs from that of most others. Commonly believed to be an illness; in some instances this may be the case, but in others it may be that the person exists in a transcendent state that has not yet been defined or detected by science. Urban Dictionary

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by positive symptoms (hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thought and speech) and by negative symptoms (deficiencies in experiencing pleasure or motivation). The disorder usually develops in late adolescence or early adulthood, the time when the brain fully matures. Treatment includes antipsychotics, which usually have a large effect on symptoms, however compliance is usually poor due to their severe side effects. Cognitive function usually does not improve with treatment, and is a major source of disability. Heritability is estimated to be about 80%. Genetic studies implicate general neurodevelopmental pathways, and especially sperm function, the immune system, DNA repair and synaptic development. Environmental factors include problems during pregnancy, advanced parental age, childhood adversity, an urban environment, cannabis use in childhood or adolescence and addiction to alcohol or stimulants. Complications include suicide (about 5%), uncemployment (about 85%) and social isolation. About 0.5% of people suffer from schizophrenia. Urban Dictionary

A disorder in which neurons fire too much(dopamine imbalance), creating a chronic feeling of overwhelm. Withdrawal from reality is typical, and illogical reasoning further ostracizes individuals. Symptoms of which can be falsely produced with LSD, a feature implemented by the CIA to attempt to discredit foreign leaders of Socialist governments. Urban Dictionary

A mental disorder which sets in during late teens to early adulthood in which the afflicted experiences delusionary imaginings or sensory hallucinations (hearing voices etc) in acute cases. Common medication for schizophrenics is risperdal, dosage depending on severity of condition. With the support of family and friends, a schizo can live a normal life. But he must seek treatment. Most schizos refuse to seek treatment and, coupled with paranoia their denial and suspicion that medical treament is an attempt to attack their character/standing as normal person further aggravates their condition. Like diabetes, there is no cure for schizophrenia. Its effects can be reduced/tempered, but never completely eradicated. Strong hereditary/gene trends. Urban Dictionary

A mental disorder which gives a person imaginary people so realisitic a schizophrenic person believes they are real. There are good and bad imaginary people and they grow in numbers as the real person grows older. The imaginary people always stay the same age, a five year old would stay five from the time the schizophrenic person is 2 years old till long past 30. Or 80. Note: A schizophrenic can only see their own imaginary poeple, and not any other schizophrenics, and non-schizophrenic people are unable to see a schizophrenics imaginary people either. Urban Dictionary

Where a nigga or bitch be acting hella weird like she or he got multiple personalities Urban Dictionary

1. mental illness in which someone cannot understand what is real and what is imaginary 2. (INFORMAL) when someone has two different personalities Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Schizophrenia

The word "schizophrenia" in example sentences

Thirty years ago, the term schizophrenia was a catchall phrase to diagnose all manner of aberrant behavior. ❋ Ann Rule (2003)

But back to your conscience; I know that psychiatrists used to use the term schizophrenia to describe a variety of mental conditions that didn't have any other definable title or description, so I wonder if perhaps you have been diagnosed as a sociopath in a similar way because the doctor had a bit of trouble pinpointing what was exactly the problem. ❋ Lyzbeth (2010)

However, we are using the term schizophrenia colloquially so as to not muddy our political-philosophical analysis with clinical analysis, a topic on which neither authors are literate. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Although the meaning of this sentence is obscure, it is evident that in both examples, the term schizophrenia is used to indicate a splitting apart or splitting into two of what should be unitary. ❋ Unknown (1984)

Eugene Bleuler accepted much of Kraepelin’s thinking and, in fact, applied the term schizophrenia to the disorder to imply that a schism or splitting of the various psychic functions “was one of the most outstanding characteristics” Arieti, 1974, p. 13 of the disease. ❋ Judith Marks Mishne (1986)

Here is the verbatim definition of schizophrenia from the Random House online dictionary - the medical definition: "a severe mental disorder characterized by some, but not necessarily all, of the following features: emotional blunting, intellectual deterioration, social isolation, disorganized speech and behavior, delusions, and hallucinations." ❋ Unknown (2009)

But, as I said, that's over-simplifying, but that schizophrenia is on display in The Incredibles, which tries to swing it both ways. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A common sign of a schizophrenia is when the person with the mental illness starts referring to themselves as “we” or starts talking about himself or herself in the third person. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Pope pointed out that Shakespeare, Homer and other pre-19th-century writers show numerous characters suffering from other psychiatric disorders: the disjointed thinking that we call schizophrenia, or the persistent sadness that marks depression. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But studies elsewhere had similar findings, she said: a threefold increase in schizophrenia among offspring of older fathers. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Hallucinations in schizophrenia linked to brain area that processes voices ❋ Unknown (2007)

Study challenges idea that schizophrenia is distinct in developing and developed regions ❋ Unknown (2007)

Research by the World Health Organization (WHO) has suggested that the course and symptomatic expression of schizophrenia is relatively more benign in developing societies. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Dr. Vonnegut on the then-current idea that schizophrenia was a product of repressed homosexuality: "Food was horrible to me too*, but I have yet to hear anyone say that schizophrenia is a repressed fear of food." ❋ Matociquala (2007)

There is a certain schizophrenia about homosexuals in Mexico. ❋ Unknown (2006)

It fills a 500-page binder, and it has been invaluable to everyone from researchers in schizophrenia and heart disease to computer animators at Pixar and DreamWorks who want their computer-simulated characters to show believable emotion. ❋ Edward Willett (2006)

The dramatically satisfying idea that these beautiful pieces reflect Wain's ongoing descent into schizophrenia is most likely untrue. ❋ Unknown (2006)

So we know schizophrenia is not demonic possession. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Doctor: So, Louise, we believe you're suffering from schizophrenia. Tell us more about these delusions. Tell us why you believe you shouldn't have to wake up early every day to go somewhere you don't want to go, just so you can do [something you don't want] to do and don't even care about when you actually get there. Liam: Because this is the only life I get you [fuckin stupid] [little cunt]. ❋ Lsd-25 (2013)

Scenario 1 Guy #1 "E.T. revealed to me his singular purpose. He said, "You are [the Chosen One], the One who will deliver the message. A message of hope for those who choose to hear it and a warning for those who do not." Guy #2 wtf man? Guy #1 Me. [The Chosen One]? They chose me!!! And I didn't even graduate from f**kin' high school." Guy #2 whoa dude you must be [schizophrenic]. is that why you keep singing those Tool lyrics? Guy #1 Shhhh don't tell anyone. It's a bad stigma and I keep hearing the word crazy by everyone who knows. I'm not insane dude. I just really like Tool and I have bad interference with [electromagnetic] fields in my brain. Guy #2 What's an electromagnetic field dude? Guy #1 Don't [you know anything] about physics? Guy #2 That class is boring. Guy #1 Yeah, because they don't teach you about the interesting parts. You have to learn those for yourself. Guy #2 We should hang out more often dude, I like Tool too. Scenario 2 Guy #1 I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. It's why I hear and see things you don't and I have a hard time functioning in this society because my brain rejects the fundamental teachings of this societal structure. Guy #2 Does that mean you're on medication? Guy #1 Yes, lots of medication, but it doesn't change a damn thing about this except that I have an easier time going to school and work in a day. Guy #2 So you still hear those voices and see those things no one else sees even though you're on [med's]? Guy #1 Yeah man. They can't do sh*t [all about that]. They can't completely change my perception. Guy #2 Well, maybe some day when our technology and medication is advanced enough it can help people like you. Guy #1 I have a gift but I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. ❋ Starzee Valentine (2008)

"Yeah, my friend, [Bob here] is [schizophrenic]; watch what [you do]." ❋ DiiKaBaKa (2004)

I live two lives. One is as a [Web developer] and programmer on a planet called Earth. The other is as an intergalactic [diplomat] from the Ammethane system. Both are equally [real to me]. Neither has adversely affected my existence as a functional being in the opposed reality. But most of you who read this would say I suffer from schizophrenia. ❋ Mystikan (2004)

The [mathematician] [John Nash] had schizophrenia. ❋ Category (2020)

Person 1: Did you hear [Castro] has schizophrenia ? Person 2: No, man, [the CIA] [dosed] him with acid. ❋ Daves Related To A Goat (2008)

I only knew i suffered from schizophrenia when i was well into my late [20s]. And i resisted treatment initially thinking that it was a [conspiracy] to do me in. Now i am on [medication] and things are better, but it comes and goes. But at least now i know what it is when i feel that way. ❋ Peter Cushing (2007)

[The girl] was beaing mean to her parents because the [imaginary] people her schizophrenia [caused] her to see told her to. ❋ Grey Wolf Darkheart (2010)

she [got] schizophrenia or [sum] ❋ HoodNigga23 (2019)

[i'm not] [schizophrenic] but [i am] ❋ Fresh Prince (2005)

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