2007-07-25 01:03:12 · 12 answers · asked by Mad Mac 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No. There's actually a formal set of characteristics published by DSM IV, so we don't need to rely on subjective "beliefs".
2007-07-31 16:30:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read a good book years back called "Conversations with God". It offered a great perspective on this matter and can be a life changing read. It points at the notion that God doesin fact talk to us to inspire. Artists, authors, activists, leaders, etc are guided by the inner voice which can be called God. or spirit and Go thru it. I'm 33, hold a degree, community activist and volunteer here in NYC for over 9 years, and a proud dad. I do believe God speaks to me at times. These are personal matters and for the most part I don;t discuss them, only with older folks of faith who've lived life enough to know there are things we cannot explain and bigger things at work in life. What some call schizophrenia another can call divine inspiration. But I'm sure there's a fine line there.
2016-05-18 00:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by dawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paranoid schizophrenia, left untreated, can lead to violent behavior...but I wouldn't necessarily say that all paranoid schizophrenics are violent, or that it's a "major characteristic of" the disease. The problem is that extreme paranoia, along with psychosis, can lead those who are experiencing this to believe that they are hearing voices, etc, that others are out to get them, and these delusions can cause them to react defensively in order to "protect themselves" from the harm they feel is impending...it's delusional, and yes, can lead to violent behavior. That's why it's very important for those with these symptoms to get professional help right away. There are medications that are very effective in controlling these types of schizophrenic symptoms.
2007-07-25 01:09:06 · answer #3 · answered by It's Ms. Fusion if you're Nasty! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT IS A GROWING PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE STRESS OF THE TIMES..
VIOLENCE IS GETTING WORSE ALL OVER THE WORLD.
DRUGS ARE NOT THE SOLUTION UNLESS YOU WANT A LOT OF PEOPLE ON DRUGS.
WHAT IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF SCHIZOPHRENIA PARANOIACS?
I CAN TELL YOU. SOMETIMES THERE IS A TRAUMATIC EVENT THAT TURNS SOMEONES WORLD UPSIDE DOWN...SOMETIMES IT IS GENETIC, OR
CHEMICAL IMBALANCE, (WHICH IN THIS CASE MEDS HELP)...
IT ALWAYS HELPS IF MOM AND DAD STAY TOGETHER AND MOM GETS TO STAY AT HOME AND BE THERE FOR THE KIDS..(IF POSSIBLE)..AND THATS THE TRUTH.
2007-07-25 01:27:47 · answer #4 · answered by mary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every schizophrenia person I have meet has violent tendencies and I have meet alot, part of the job.
2007-07-25 01:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by Lou 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it is not.
they usually react in an over acting manner..but sometimes they are kinda violent ...
well it can lead into delusion and hallucinations because it is the side effect of the drug they intake..
2007-07-25 01:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by Change this name! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess so. I know someone and most of the time he is OK, but if he stops taking his meds, he goes SOOO VIOLENT!!!!
2007-08-01 12:06:26 · answer #7 · answered by Edith Avatar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, not major.
it only shows up in some schizophrenics.
It isn't usually the first symptoms.
but it may characterize some of those who suffer with it.
2007-07-25 01:21:05 · answer #8 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would you be violent if you thought things that want to hurt you were there that weren't and no one believed you?
2007-08-01 08:24:41 · answer #9 · answered by (Changed my name) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps the mental violence feels overwhelming yet there isn't always physical violence.
2007-08-01 05:42:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋