The symptoms tend to be similar everywhere in the world. Positive symptoms include Hallucinations , Delusions , or a Formal Thought Disorder. A Formal Thought Disorder refers to the disorganized thinking often displayed by people with schizophrenia. The person may also demonstrate Bizarre or Disorganized Behavior . Examples include difficulty performing simple activities of daily living, wearing multi-raincoats on clear hot days, or having trouble with hygiene.
Negative symptoms reflect a reduction in normal funtioning.
They may also demonstrate catatonic-like behaviors. These consumers are viewed as being different, and often somewhat scary and unpredictable. Since people with schizophrenia can be agitated or confused in stressful or over stimulated situations, they can appear threatening or violent. However, most research indicates that these consumers pose little risk of assault. How the person tends to relate with others People with schizophrenia tend to have a great deal of trouble with interpersonal relationships.