‘Schizophrenia’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist

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Can Conditions Other Than Schizophrenia Cause Psychosis?

Last updated 12th October 2009

Q: My husband had a “nervous breakdown” a few months ago. It started with his becoming withdrawn and suspicious about what others were saying about him. At the time, he was finishing up his degree and trying to get a job. In the end, however, he couldn’t find work. He has always been quiet and [...]

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Paranoid Schizophrenia is Ruining Our Relationship

Last updated 3rd September 2009

Q: About 2 years ago my boyfriend and I started having a lot of problems. Many of my boyfriend’s actions and accusations were simply not “normal.” I couldn’t even look in the direction of another man without him accusing me of flirting. This even happened with females. And, if I even so much as stuttered [...]

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Delusional Parasitosis — Or Some Other Serious Disorder?

Last updated 11th August 2009

Q: I have a sister who just recently moved into my house because she is broke. My family and I had not seen her in 3 years until she sent us an email saying that she wanted a “private” life and to be left alone. I believe she is suffering from some sort of delusional [...]

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Is This the Right Schizophrenia Diagnosis?

Last updated 21st July 2009

Q: My wife was recently diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Undifferentiated Type. She is 27 years old. She was put on Haldol, Cogentin (for extrapyramidal symptoms) and Ativan (as needed).
I am concerned that she may have been diagnosed incorrectly. She is clearly paranoid much of the time. For example, she refuses to touch the stove or microwave [...]

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I Think My Wife is Paranoid and Delusional

Last updated 7th July 2009

Q: I think my wife is delusional and paranoid. She believes she is being followed by a woman (who she says is my girlfriend) as well as this woman’s friends and family. None of this is true. She also believes that these people call her a shoplifter and other derogatory things. My wife even claims [...]

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