Paranoid schizophrenia is a subtype of schizophrenia, with about 40% of schizophrenics belonging to this type. People with this subtype may appear “normal” but have distorted thoughts, delusions, and hallucinations. Symptoms can be controlled with medication.
A paranoid schizophrenic is a person with a subtype of schizophrenia, a brain disorder. It is believed that about 40% of schizophrenics belong to the paranoid type of this mental illness; it is the most common as there are at least three other recognized subtypes, or branches. Of these subtypes, it is the paranoid schizophrenic who, on the surface, may seem quite “normal.”
People with other subtypes of schizophrenia often look scruffy, have disorganized speech patterns, and experience great difficulty forming close relationships. Paranoid schizophrenics tend to be reasonably groomed, speak clearly, and have relationships that may include marriage. A paranoid schizophrenic usually doesn’t talk in the garbled, nonsensical way known as “word salad.” While some schizophrenics appear flat and emotionless most of the time, those with the paranoid form of the illness usually do not. A person with paranoid schizophrenia may have difficulty expressing their emotions and/or may be silent most of the time, as well as exhibit some inappropriate social responses such as laughing when others cry.
The thought process of a paranoid schizophrenic is distorted, although it may be difficult for others to notice at first. The disease can also be difficult for the sufferer to identify as delusions and hallucinations are the main signs and these usually feel very real. People with paranoid schizophrenia may think that others see or hear the same things they do. At other times, many paranoid schizophrenics experience grandiose delusions such as possessing magical powers that no one else has. For example, a paranoid schizophrenic may think he is God and can control the future.
The paranoid delusions and hallucinations of this form of schizophrenia can be very powerful and compelling to the sufferer. A paranoid schizophrenic may be convinced that people are out to get him. He or she may feel constantly hunted or persecuted. Some paranoid schizophrenics become convinced that their water or food is poisoned. Thinking that people can read their minds is another common experience of those with paranoid schizophrenia.
A paranoid schizophrenic may outwardly show extreme irritation as they strive to exist in their inner world. They can also be extremely argumentative. During grandiose delusions, paranoid schizophrenics may feel that others are jealous of their magical abilities. The symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia are often able to be controlled by medication.
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