Posted by Think1234 on June 2, 2006, at 18:02:17
In reply to Re: Thanks » pseudoname, posted by Think1234 on June 1, 2006, at 13:35:54
Based on this commentary, I would like to ask: Other than the "delusion" what symptoms did I present that are consistent with schizophrenia?
Diagnostic criteria for Schizophrenia...A. Characteristic symptoms: Two (or more) of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period (or less if successfully treated):
(1) delusions- NO, Only YES If you don't believe my argument, then you can say I have this. With this alone I might be diagnosed with Schizophrenia assuming other physiological causes or Bipolar/Schizoaffective disorder isn't ruled out.
Note that I have only one "delusion" which is not common with schizophrenia.
(2) hallucinations. NO.(3) disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence) NO.
(4) grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior. NO
(5) negative symptoms, ,
a.affective flattening(ie-lack of emotion expression or experince) NO
b.alogia(Inability to speek)NO
c. avolition- (lack of desire or motivation) NONote: Only one Criterion A symptom is required if delusions are bizarre or hallucinations consist of a voice keeping up a running commentary on the person's behavior or thoughts, or two or more voices conversing with each other.
B. Social/occupational dysfunction: For a significant portion of the time since the onset of the disturbance, one or more major areas of functioning such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care are markedly below the level achieved prior to the onset (or when the onset is in childhood or adolescence, failure to achieve expected level of interpersonal, academic, or occupational achievement).
NO.
C. Duration: Continuous signs of the disturbance persist for at least 6 months. This 6-month period must include at least 1 month of symptoms (or less if successfully treated) that meet Criterion A (i.e., active-phase symptoms) and may include periods of prodromal or residual symptoms. During these prodromal or residual periods, the signs of the disturbance may be manifested by only negative symptoms or two or more symptoms listed in Criterion A present in an attenuated form (e.g., odd beliefs, unusual perceptual experiences).
NO. Unless you think believe my "one symptom" proves schizophrenia.
D. Schizoaffective and Mood Disorder exclusion: Schizoaffective Disorder and Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features have been ruled out because either (1) no Major Depressive, Manic, or Mixed Episodes have occurred concurrently with the active-phase symptoms; or (2) if mood episodes have occurred during active-phase symptoms, their total duration has been brief relative to the duration of the active and residual periods.
E. Substance/general medical condition exclusion: The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition.
F. Relationship to a Pervasive Developmental Disorder: If there is a history of Autistic Disorder or another Pervasive Developmental Disorder, the additional diagnosis of Schizophrenia is made only if prominent delusions or hallucinations are also present for at least a month (or less if successfully treated).
This must be for the careful distinction between the autism/schizotypal disorder symptom overlap and schizophrenia. It is interesting that I did present symptoms of Autism to Dr.Klindt. But much of my social difficulties have changed rapidly and radically with the help of Klonopin.
Their is a faze that occurs often before the pyschotic breakdown. Where the individual experiences an intense awareness or sense of enlightenment. I had no such faze.
If I have had a psychotic breakdown, it seems odd that the breakdown would occur right after visiting Klindt's office and that the content of that psychosis would be so specific to my experience at Dr.Klindt's office.
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