Posted by catmint on January 27, 2003, at 18:39:34
In reply to schizoaffective vs psychotic depression, posted by Dave1 on January 27, 2003, at 17:35:41
Many believe that schizotypal personality disorder represents mild schizophrenia. The disorder is characterized by odd forms of thinking and perceiving, and individuals with this disorder often seek isolation from others. They sometimes believe to have extra sensory ability or that unrelated events relate to them in some important way. They generally engage in eccentric behavior and have difficulty concentrating for long periods of time. Their speech is often over elaborate and difficult to follow.
Psychotic depression is characterized by depressive symptoms, but also hallucinations or delusions.
Symptoms that occur more commonly in psychotically depressed patients include:Anxiety
Agitation
Hypochondria
Insomnia
Physical immobility
Constipation
Cognitive impairment
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