What does it mean when people are not related to reality and experience delusions or hallucinations? We tend to call such disease schizophrenia. This is both a complex and dangerous psychological illness because a person perceives all his «quirks» as being real.
Anyone can determine if he has a tendency or symptoms of schizophrenic disorder with the help of our test.
You should pass this test at least for one purpose - to find out if you need to see a psychiatrist or if a certain medical diagnosis/treatment makes sense. Do you have any hints of this disease?
Please read the list of questions below carefully. It refers to the widespread life experience among people suffering from this disease. Indicate how often have you experienced similar conditions or problems throughout life according to the scale (1) Never (2) Once or twice (3) Sometimes (4) Often (5) Very Often. This test doesn't take more than 2 minutes for most people.
Disclaimer
The results of this test do not constitute a medical opinion, are not intended for clinical diagnosis, and serve solely for self-analysis and a general understanding of individual characteristics. Only a specialist can provide or rule out a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and related disorders based on a clinical interview.
Have you ever heard or seen what other people can't do?
Are you trying to believe with all your force what you think is real?
Do you feel others control your emotions and thoughts?
Are you trying hard to keep up with everyday tasks like taking a shower, changing clothes, paying bills, cleaning, cooking, etc.?
Do you think you have certain powers others cannot appreciate/understand?
Is it difficult for you to organize or keep track of your thinking?
Have you ever heard from others you find it difficult to stay on a mission, or that they don’t understand you?
Do you think family and friends have too little in common with you?
Do you feel like being monitored, watched, or taken a broad view to at home or on the street?
Is it difficult for other people to guess your emotions by facial expression?
Can an online test accurately confirm schizophrenia?
No. An online test is a self-observation tool that helps identify markers of the disorder. In diagnosis, a psychiatrist considers not only test answers but also medical history, duration of symptoms, and clinical examination results.
What are the first "warning signs" of the illness?
Early signs often include a sharp decline in social activity, neglect of personal hygiene, unexplained anxiety, a feeling that the world has "changed," and fragmented or disorganized thinking.
Is schizophrenia hereditary?
Genetics plays a role, but it is not fatal. If one parent has the illness, the child's risk increases. Schizophrenia is a multifactorial disorder where genetics, environment, and stress factors are all significant.