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Schizophrenia is a chronic and debilitating illness. People with schizophrenia often lose touch with reality and have difficulties maintaining social relationships. They may hear things that other people cannot hear (such as voices), and have visions while they are awake. An estimated 0.5- 1.0% of the population suffer from schizophrenia. Symptoms typically first appear in men who are in their late teens or early twenties, and in women who are in their twenties and thirties. However, symptoms can present themselves at any time, including childhood. It can be a very emotional and frustrating experience when a loved one is suffering from schizophrenia. Their personality seems different, and their behavior may seem odd. They might talk about things that don’t seem to make sense, or become very suspicious of others. Even if they deny that they are ill, it is important to get help. Does This Sound Like You? See the Schizophrenia Self–Assessment.
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