The symptoms that are most commonly associated with the disease are called positive symptoms that denote the presence of grossly abnormal behavior. These include thought disorder, delusions and hallucinations. Thought disorder is the diminished ability to think clearly and logically. Often it is exhibited by using language insensibly and communicating in a haphazard manner. This makes the person with schizophrenia incapable of participating in conversation, contributing to his alienation from his family, friends and society.
Delusions are common among individuals with schizophrenia.
Such voices may describe the person's actions, warn him of danger or tell him what to do. At times the individual may hear several voices carrying on a conversation. These include lack of emotional expression, apathy, and social withdrawal. I Treatment for schizophrenia involves both medication and supportive counseling. Depending upon the severity of the symptoms, someone with schizophrenia may be treated as an outpatient or sometimes, as an in-patient at a hospital.