2007-01-02 07:55:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes.
They may not know they've in the midst of a schizophrenic episode, but that's a different question.
Case in point: John Nash -- did you see the movie, or read the book, Beautiful Mind? What about I Never Promised You a Rose Garden? Both were written by people diagnosed with schizophrenia, about their experiences, and very self aware. I'm sure there are numerous other examples, but those two books and movies come to mind; the former is fascinating also because Nash is a Nobel prize winning mathematician...not too shabby.
2007-01-02 08:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by ljb 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I work in the mental health field around such people and find that often times they are aware of their delusions and hallucinations following treatment and medication. Others can even be aware before any interventions are started. Often times clients have said to me that they miss hearing the voices after they are gone and find reality even more frightening. I believe it depends on the severity of symptoms, type of schizophrenia, onset, age, and treatment. Hope this helps.
2007-01-02 16:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by jason k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-02 16:01:03 · answer #3 · answered by sandman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure they do, but like most people with mental illnesses they will deny it, especially when they are well
2007-01-02 16:04:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they know.
2007-01-02 16:02:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that when they are experiencing an episode they don't realize they have it , but when they are on their meds and stabilized they do realize they are sick.
2007-01-02 15:58:31 · answer #6 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋