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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa124.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/","crawl_time":1775679634,"first_indexed_time":1709159389,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,socalempowered!\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/ s443","src_root_hash":"145648797048074124","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Schizophrenia Symptoms: 10 Warning Signs | SoCal Empowered","meta_descriptions":["Is a loved one showing warning signs of schizophrenia symptoms? SoCal Empowered lays out 10 things to watch for."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"If mental health conditions were as easy to spot as physical injuries, then more people would likely obtain treatment. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and of all the mental health conditions out there, the\nschizophrenia spectrum\ncan be among the most dangerous if it goes untreated. Given its inherent complicated nature, recognizing schizophrenia symptoms can be very difficult for someone who does not have the proper level of training and experience.\nBut that doesn’t mean that people are wrong if they wonder whether or not a loved one may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms. That doesn’t mean that digging deeper is a waste of time, as doing so could make all the difference in the world. In fact, helping people who may be suffering from the schizophrenia spectrum could literally make the difference between life and death.\nAre there common warning signs of schizophrenia symptoms? There are, but any list is not going to be exhaustive. Everyone is different, everyone who suffers from the schizophrenia spectrum experiences different symptoms, and co-occurring disorders are extremely common. Regardless, SoCal Empowered would like to provide anyone who is looking with a list of 10 schizophrenia symptoms and warning signs that could help people decide to take that first critical step towards getting a loved one help.\n1.  Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed?\nOne of the most common misdiagnoses that ultimately proves to be the schizophrenia spectrum is depression. When someone is showing early signs of schizophrenia symptoms, he or she will often withdraw from social settings and seem extremely sad or depressed. In addition, depression often co-occurs with someone on the schizophrenia spectrum.\n2.  Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion?\nWhile it can be extremely difficult for a person to understand that he or she is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms without help, that person often generally understands that something is very wrong. This general knowledge can lead to responses that appear as hostile or showing suspicion towards others, as they may be wondering if other people notice something is wrong as well.\n3.  Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism?\nCoupling on the point above, where a person who may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms generally understands that\nsomething\nis wrong, he or she may also respond in the extreme to even the most benign criticism. If you’re afraid to offer any criticism to this person for fear of such a response, it could indicate a much larger problem.\n4.  Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go?\nOne of the more common schizophrenia symptoms that exists is the tendency to lapse in personal hygiene. Has your loved one stopped shaving or showering regularly? Is he or she willing to go days without cleaning up, seemingly without caring at all?\n5.  Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often?\nEven the most stoic among us will reveal some level of emotion from time to time in different circumstances. Those who don’t as often are commonly thought of as having a good “poker face,” but someone suffering from schizophrenia symptoms may appear utterly expressionless often enough that people are starting to wonder what could be happening.\n6.  Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions?\nObviously, everyone is different, and everyone expresses his or her emotions differently. What may be a warning sign of schizophrenia symptoms, though, is when a person’s customary expressions begin to change. Perhaps your loved one used to giggle at the sight of a family pet playing with a toy, and how that person doesn’t respond at all. What’s important to notice is a change towards expressing nothing at all.\n7.  Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments?\nOne of the benefits of being close to someone is that you get to know that person extremely well. You understand his or her norms and tendencies, so it’s usually you or another loved one who notices that something just seems\noff.\nOne way that schizophrenia symptoms manifest themselves is when a person begins to make strange comments that differ from what you know he or she would have said in the past.\n8.  Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns?\nPeople’s sleep patterns tend to change somewhat throughout life. Generally speaking, teens and young adults will sleep more and for longer than parents of children or older adults. However, if you’ve noticed your loved one suddenly not sleeping much at all or sleeping seemingly all the time, it could be a sign that something is happening with his or her brain.\n9.  Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem?\nAs people get further into adulthood and they have more things to remember and organize, it’s natural for them to forget things more often. That said, a common example of schizophrenia symptoms occurs when people become appreciably more forgetful of things they always seemed to recall with ease in the past.\n10.  Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate?\nWe all suffer from struggles with concentration from time to time, but if your loved one is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms, a lack of ability to concentrate could be one of the warning signs. Someone on the schizophrenia spectrum has a lot going on in his or her head, making focus all but impossible at times.\nHow SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms\nBy far the best way to find out if someone is on the schizophrenia spectrum is for that person to obtain a diagnosis from a medical professional. While that’s ultimately what needs to happen, we all understand that a lot of things need to unfold before anyone thinks that such an effort is necessary.\nIf you’re concerned about a loved one, please remember that you are far from alone. According to the World Health Organization, or WHO, approximately\n24 million people\nworldwide suffer from this difficult condition. That’s more people than the populations of every state in the United States except for California and Texas.\nIf you’re worried, you should trust your instincts. One step you should consider is contacting our team of professionals at SoCal Empowered. We will listen to your situation and help you decide on the best way to proceed. If we feel that a stay with us is warranted, we will work directly with your insurance company to determine coverage before you make any commitments. If another resource would be best, we will help you find it and make use of it.\nIt all starts by\ncontacting us\n, though, so please do so as soon as possible.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#content \"Skip to content\")\n\n[![INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/socal-logo.webp)](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/)\n\n- [Programs](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/program\/)\n  - [Aftercare](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/aftercare\/)\n  - [Medication Management](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/medication-management\/)\n  - [Residential Treatment](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/residential\/)\n- [Mental Health Treatment](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/mental-health-treatment\/)\n  - [ADHD](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/mental-health-treatment\/adhd\/)\n  - [Anxiety](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/mental-health-treatment\/anxiety\/)\n  - [Bipolar Disorder](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/mental-health-treatment\/bipolar-disorder\/)\n  - 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Unfortunately, that is not the case, and of all the mental health conditions out there, the [schizophrenia spectrum](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/disorders\/schizophrenia-treatment\/) can be among the most dangerous if it goes untreated. Given its inherent complicated nature, recognizing schizophrenia symptoms can be very difficult for someone who does not have the proper level of training and experience.\n\nBut that doesn’t mean that people are wrong if they wonder whether or not a loved one may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms. That doesn’t mean that digging deeper is a waste of time, as doing so could make all the difference in the world. In fact, helping people who may be suffering from the schizophrenia spectrum could literally make the difference between life and death.\n\nAre there common warning signs of schizophrenia symptoms? There are, but any list is not going to be exhaustive. Everyone is different, everyone who suffers from the schizophrenia spectrum experiences different symptoms, and co-occurring disorders are extremely common. Regardless, SoCal Empowered would like to provide anyone who is looking with a list of 10 schizophrenia symptoms and warning signs that could help people decide to take that first critical step towards getting a loved one help.\n\nTable of Contents\n\n[Toggle](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/)\n\n- [1\\. Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#1-does-your-loved-one-seem-depressed)\n- [2\\. Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#2-is-your-loved-one-showing-hostility-or-suspicion)\n- [3\\. Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#3-does-he-or-she-respond-irrationally-to-criticism)\n- [4\\. Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#4-is-your-loved-one-letting-hygiene-go)\n- [5\\. Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#5-does-your-loved-one-display-a-%E2%80%9Cblank%E2%80%9D-stare-often)\n- [6\\. Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#6-does-your-loved-one-struggle-to-express-emotions)\n- [7\\. Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#7-has-he-or-she-started-making-strange-comments)\n- [8\\. Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#8-have-you-noticed-a-marked-change-in-sleeping-patterns)\n- [9\\. Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#9-is-his-or-her-memory-becoming-a-problem)\n- [10\\. Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#10-is-your-loved-one-unable-to-concentrate)\n- [How SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#how-socal-empowered-can-help-with-potential-schizophrenia-symptoms)\n## 1\\. Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed?\nOne of the most common misdiagnoses that ultimately proves to be the schizophrenia spectrum is depression. When someone is showing early signs of schizophrenia symptoms, he or she will often withdraw from social settings and seem extremely sad or depressed. In addition, depression often co-occurs with someone on the schizophrenia spectrum.\n\n## 2\\. Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion?\nWhile it can be extremely difficult for a person to understand that he or she is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms without help, that person often generally understands that something is very wrong. This general knowledge can lead to responses that appear as hostile or showing suspicion towards others, as they may be wondering if other people notice something is wrong as well.\n\n## 3\\. Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism?\nCoupling on the point above, where a person who may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms generally understands that *something* is wrong, he or she may also respond in the extreme to even the most benign criticism. If you’re afraid to offer any criticism to this person for fear of such a response, it could indicate a much larger problem.\n\n## 4\\. Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go?\nOne of the more common schizophrenia symptoms that exists is the tendency to lapse in personal hygiene. Has your loved one stopped shaving or showering regularly? Is he or she willing to go days without cleaning up, seemingly without caring at all?\n\n## 5\\. Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often?\nEven the most stoic among us will reveal some level of emotion from time to time in different circumstances. Those who don’t as often are commonly thought of as having a good “poker face,” but someone suffering from schizophrenia symptoms may appear utterly expressionless often enough that people are starting to wonder what could be happening.\n\n## 6\\. Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions?\nObviously, everyone is different, and everyone expresses his or her emotions differently. What may be a warning sign of schizophrenia symptoms, though, is when a person’s customary expressions begin to change. Perhaps your loved one used to giggle at the sight of a family pet playing with a toy, and how that person doesn’t respond at all. What’s important to notice is a change towards expressing nothing at all.\n\n## 7\\. Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments?\nOne of the benefits of being close to someone is that you get to know that person extremely well. You understand his or her norms and tendencies, so it’s usually you or another loved one who notices that something just seems *off.* One way that schizophrenia symptoms manifest themselves is when a person begins to make strange comments that differ from what you know he or she would have said in the past.\n\n## 8\\. Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns?\nPeople’s sleep patterns tend to change somewhat throughout life. Generally speaking, teens and young adults will sleep more and for longer than parents of children or older adults. However, if you’ve noticed your loved one suddenly not sleeping much at all or sleeping seemingly all the time, it could be a sign that something is happening with his or her brain.\n\n## 9\\. Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem?\nAs people get further into adulthood and they have more things to remember and organize, it’s natural for them to forget things more often. That said, a common example of schizophrenia symptoms occurs when people become appreciably more forgetful of things they always seemed to recall with ease in the past.\n\n## 10\\. Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate?\nWe all suffer from struggles with concentration from time to time, but if your loved one is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms, a lack of ability to concentrate could be one of the warning signs. Someone on the schizophrenia spectrum has a lot going on in his or her head, making focus all but impossible at times.\n\n## How SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms\nBy far the best way to find out if someone is on the schizophrenia spectrum is for that person to obtain a diagnosis from a medical professional. While that’s ultimately what needs to happen, we all understand that a lot of things need to unfold before anyone thinks that such an effort is necessary.\n\nIf you’re concerned about a loved one, please remember that you are far from alone. According to the World Health Organization, or WHO, approximately [24 million people](https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/schizophrenia) worldwide suffer from this difficult condition. That’s more people than the populations of every state in the United States except for California and Texas.\n\nIf you’re worried, you should trust your instincts. One step you should consider is contacting our team of professionals at SoCal Empowered. We will listen to your situation and help you decide on the best way to proceed. If we feel that a stay with us is warranted, we will work directly with your insurance company to determine coverage before you make any commitments. If another resource would be best, we will help you find it and make use of it.\n\nIt all starts by [contacting us](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/contact\/), though, so please do so as soon as possible.\n\n![Sanjai-reviewer](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sanjai-reviewer.webp)\n\nDr. Sanjai Thankachen, MD( Medical Reviewer )\n\nDr. Sanjai Thankachen graduated from the Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medicine in 2000. He completed his residency in psychiatry in 2008 from Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in New York, where fifty percent of his rotations were at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Thankachen sees patients with an array of disorders, including depression, bipolar illness, schizophrenia, anxiety, and dementia-related problems.\n\n[← Previous Post](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/nami-workplace-mental-health-2024\/ \"The 2024 NAMI Workplace Mental Health Poll: A Discussion\")\n\n[Next Post →](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/mental-health-self-care\/ \"Mental Health Self-Care: 5 Steps To Get Started\")\n\n## Recent Posts\n- [Residential Mental Health Treatment in California: Complete Guide](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/residential-mental-health-treatment-california\/)\n- [What a Groundbreaking Nature Study Reveals About Shared Genetic Risk in Mental Disorders](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/shared-genetic-risk-mental-disorders\/)\n- [How to Talk to a Loved One About Residential Mental Health Treatment](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/talk-to-loved-one-residential-treatment\/)\n- [AI Therapy vs Real Therapy: What Actually Works in 2026?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/ai-therapy-vs-real-therapy\/)\n- [Worried About a Loved One’s Mental Health? 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Unfortunately, that is not the case, and of all the mental health conditions out there, the [schizophrenia spectrum](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/disorders\/schizophrenia-treatment\/) can be among the most dangerous if it goes untreated. Given its inherent complicated nature, recognizing schizophrenia symptoms can be very difficult for someone who does not have the proper level of training and experience.\n\nBut that doesn’t mean that people are wrong if they wonder whether or not a loved one may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms. That doesn’t mean that digging deeper is a waste of time, as doing so could make all the difference in the world. In fact, helping people who may be suffering from the schizophrenia spectrum could literally make the difference between life and death.\n\nAre there common warning signs of schizophrenia symptoms? There are, but any list is not going to be exhaustive. Everyone is different, everyone who suffers from the schizophrenia spectrum experiences different symptoms, and co-occurring disorders are extremely common. Regardless, SoCal Empowered would like to provide anyone who is looking with a list of 10 schizophrenia symptoms and warning signs that could help people decide to take that first critical step towards getting a loved one help.\n\n## 1\\. Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed?\nOne of the most common misdiagnoses that ultimately proves to be the schizophrenia spectrum is depression. When someone is showing early signs of schizophrenia symptoms, he or she will often withdraw from social settings and seem extremely sad or depressed. In addition, depression often co-occurs with someone on the schizophrenia spectrum.\n\n## 2\\. Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion?\nWhile it can be extremely difficult for a person to understand that he or she is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms without help, that person often generally understands that something is very wrong. This general knowledge can lead to responses that appear as hostile or showing suspicion towards others, as they may be wondering if other people notice something is wrong as well.\n\n## 3\\. Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism?\nCoupling on the point above, where a person who may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms generally understands that *something* is wrong, he or she may also respond in the extreme to even the most benign criticism. If you’re afraid to offer any criticism to this person for fear of such a response, it could indicate a much larger problem.\n\n## 4\\. Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go?\nOne of the more common schizophrenia symptoms that exists is the tendency to lapse in personal hygiene. Has your loved one stopped shaving or showering regularly? Is he or she willing to go days without cleaning up, seemingly without caring at all?\n\n## 5\\. Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often?\nEven the most stoic among us will reveal some level of emotion from time to time in different circumstances. Those who don’t as often are commonly thought of as having a good “poker face,” but someone suffering from schizophrenia symptoms may appear utterly expressionless often enough that people are starting to wonder what could be happening.\n\n## 6\\. Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions?\nObviously, everyone is different, and everyone expresses his or her emotions differently. What may be a warning sign of schizophrenia symptoms, though, is when a person’s customary expressions begin to change. Perhaps your loved one used to giggle at the sight of a family pet playing with a toy, and how that person doesn’t respond at all. What’s important to notice is a change towards expressing nothing at all.\n\n## 7\\. Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments?\nOne of the benefits of being close to someone is that you get to know that person extremely well. You understand his or her norms and tendencies, so it’s usually you or another loved one who notices that something just seems *off.* One way that schizophrenia symptoms manifest themselves is when a person begins to make strange comments that differ from what you know he or she would have said in the past.\n\n## 8\\. Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns?\nPeople’s sleep patterns tend to change somewhat throughout life. Generally speaking, teens and young adults will sleep more and for longer than parents of children or older adults. However, if you’ve noticed your loved one suddenly not sleeping much at all or sleeping seemingly all the time, it could be a sign that something is happening with his or her brain.\n\n## 9\\. Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem?\nAs people get further into adulthood and they have more things to remember and organize, it’s natural for them to forget things more often. That said, a common example of schizophrenia symptoms occurs when people become appreciably more forgetful of things they always seemed to recall with ease in the past.\n\n## 10\\. Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate?\nWe all suffer from struggles with concentration from time to time, but if your loved one is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms, a lack of ability to concentrate could be one of the warning signs. Someone on the schizophrenia spectrum has a lot going on in his or her head, making focus all but impossible at times.\n\n## How SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms\nBy far the best way to find out if someone is on the schizophrenia spectrum is for that person to obtain a diagnosis from a medical professional. While that’s ultimately what needs to happen, we all understand that a lot of things need to unfold before anyone thinks that such an effort is necessary.\n\nIf you’re concerned about a loved one, please remember that you are far from alone. According to the World Health Organization, or WHO, approximately [24 million people](https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/schizophrenia) worldwide suffer from this difficult condition. That’s more people than the populations of every state in the United States except for California and Texas.\n\nIf you’re worried, you should trust your instincts. One step you should consider is contacting our team of professionals at SoCal Empowered. We will listen to your situation and help you decide on the best way to proceed. If we feel that a stay with us is warranted, we will work directly with your insurance company to determine coverage before you make any commitments. 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Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#1-does-your-loved-one-seem-depressed)\n- [2\\. Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#2-is-your-loved-one-showing-hostility-or-suspicion)\n- [3\\. Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#3-does-he-or-she-respond-irrationally-to-criticism)\n- [4\\. Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#4-is-your-loved-one-letting-hygiene-go)\n- [5\\. Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#5-does-your-loved-one-display-a-%E2%80%9Cblank%E2%80%9D-stare-often)\n- [6\\. Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#6-does-your-loved-one-struggle-to-express-emotions)\n- [7\\. Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#7-has-he-or-she-started-making-strange-comments)\n- [8\\. Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#8-have-you-noticed-a-marked-change-in-sleeping-patterns)\n- [9\\. Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#9-is-his-or-her-memory-becoming-a-problem)\n- [10\\. Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate?](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#10-is-your-loved-one-unable-to-concentrate)\n- [How SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/#how-socal-empowered-can-help-with-potential-schizophrenia-symptoms)\n\n[← Table of Contents](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/10-schizophrenia-symptoms\/)\n\nScroll to Top\n\n[CALL NOW (877) 460-9609](tel:8774609609)","attrs_readable_markdown":"If mental health conditions were as easy to spot as physical injuries, then more people would likely obtain treatment. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and of all the mental health conditions out there, the [schizophrenia spectrum](https:\/\/socalempowered.com\/disorders\/schizophrenia-treatment\/) can be among the most dangerous if it goes untreated. Given its inherent complicated nature, recognizing schizophrenia symptoms can be very difficult for someone who does not have the proper level of training and experience.\n\nBut that doesn’t mean that people are wrong if they wonder whether or not a loved one may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms. That doesn’t mean that digging deeper is a waste of time, as doing so could make all the difference in the world. In fact, helping people who may be suffering from the schizophrenia spectrum could literally make the difference between life and death.\n\nAre there common warning signs of schizophrenia symptoms? There are, but any list is not going to be exhaustive. Everyone is different, everyone who suffers from the schizophrenia spectrum experiences different symptoms, and co-occurring disorders are extremely common. Regardless, SoCal Empowered would like to provide anyone who is looking with a list of 10 schizophrenia symptoms and warning signs that could help people decide to take that first critical step towards getting a loved one help.\n\n## 1\\. Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed?\nOne of the most common misdiagnoses that ultimately proves to be the schizophrenia spectrum is depression. When someone is showing early signs of schizophrenia symptoms, he or she will often withdraw from social settings and seem extremely sad or depressed. In addition, depression often co-occurs with someone on the schizophrenia spectrum.\n\n## 2\\. Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion?\nWhile it can be extremely difficult for a person to understand that he or she is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms without help, that person often generally understands that something is very wrong. This general knowledge can lead to responses that appear as hostile or showing suspicion towards others, as they may be wondering if other people notice something is wrong as well.\n\n## 3\\. Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism?\nCoupling on the point above, where a person who may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms generally understands that *something* is wrong, he or she may also respond in the extreme to even the most benign criticism. If you’re afraid to offer any criticism to this person for fear of such a response, it could indicate a much larger problem.\n\n## 4\\. Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go?\nOne of the more common schizophrenia symptoms that exists is the tendency to lapse in personal hygiene. Has your loved one stopped shaving or showering regularly? Is he or she willing to go days without cleaning up, seemingly without caring at all?\n\n## 5\\. Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often?\nEven the most stoic among us will reveal some level of emotion from time to time in different circumstances. Those who don’t as often are commonly thought of as having a good “poker face,” but someone suffering from schizophrenia symptoms may appear utterly expressionless often enough that people are starting to wonder what could be happening.\n\n## 6\\. Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions?\nObviously, everyone is different, and everyone expresses his or her emotions differently. What may be a warning sign of schizophrenia symptoms, though, is when a person’s customary expressions begin to change. Perhaps your loved one used to giggle at the sight of a family pet playing with a toy, and how that person doesn’t respond at all. What’s important to notice is a change towards expressing nothing at all.\n\n## 7\\. Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments?\nOne of the benefits of being close to someone is that you get to know that person extremely well. You understand his or her norms and tendencies, so it’s usually you or another loved one who notices that something just seems *off.* One way that schizophrenia symptoms manifest themselves is when a person begins to make strange comments that differ from what you know he or she would have said in the past.\n\n## 8\\. Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns?\nPeople’s sleep patterns tend to change somewhat throughout life. Generally speaking, teens and young adults will sleep more and for longer than parents of children or older adults. However, if you’ve noticed your loved one suddenly not sleeping much at all or sleeping seemingly all the time, it could be a sign that something is happening with his or her brain.\n\n## 9\\. Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem?\nAs people get further into adulthood and they have more things to remember and organize, it’s natural for them to forget things more often. That said, a common example of schizophrenia symptoms occurs when people become appreciably more forgetful of things they always seemed to recall with ease in the past.\n\n## 10\\. Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate?\nWe all suffer from struggles with concentration from time to time, but if your loved one is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms, a lack of ability to concentrate could be one of the warning signs. Someone on the schizophrenia spectrum has a lot going on in his or her head, making focus all but impossible at times.\n\n## How SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms\nBy far the best way to find out if someone is on the schizophrenia spectrum is for that person to obtain a diagnosis from a medical professional. While that’s ultimately what needs to happen, we all understand that a lot of things need to unfold before anyone thinks that such an effort is necessary.\n\nIf you’re concerned about a loved one, please remember that you are far from alone. According to the World Health Organization, or WHO, approximately [24 million people](https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/schizophrenia) worldwide suffer from this difficult condition. That’s more people than the populations of every state in the United States except for California and Texas.\n\nIf you’re worried, you should trust your instincts. One step you should consider is contacting our team of professionals at SoCal Empowered. We will listen to your situation and help you decide on the best way to proceed. If we feel that a stay with us is warranted, we will work directly with your insurance company to determine coverage before you make any commitments. 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Boilerpipe Text	If mental health conditions were as easy to spot as physical injuries, then more people would likely obtain treatment. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and of all the mental health conditions out there, the schizophrenia spectrum can be among the most dangerous if it goes untreated. Given its inherent complicated nature, recognizing schizophrenia symptoms can be very difficult for someone who does not have the proper level of training and experience. But that doesn’t mean that people are wrong if they wonder whether or not a loved one may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms. That doesn’t mean that digging deeper is a waste of time, as doing so could make all the difference in the world. In fact, helping people who may be suffering from the schizophrenia spectrum could literally make the difference between life and death. Are there common warning signs of schizophrenia symptoms? There are, but any list is not going to be exhaustive. Everyone is different, everyone who suffers from the schizophrenia spectrum experiences different symptoms, and co-occurring disorders are extremely common. Regardless, SoCal Empowered would like to provide anyone who is looking with a list of 10 schizophrenia symptoms and warning signs that could help people decide to take that first critical step towards getting a loved one help. 1. Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed? One of the most common misdiagnoses that ultimately proves to be the schizophrenia spectrum is depression. When someone is showing early signs of schizophrenia symptoms, he or she will often withdraw from social settings and seem extremely sad or depressed. In addition, depression often co-occurs with someone on the schizophrenia spectrum. 2. Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion? While it can be extremely difficult for a person to understand that he or she is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms without help, that person often generally understands that something is very wrong. This general knowledge can lead to responses that appear as hostile or showing suspicion towards others, as they may be wondering if other people notice something is wrong as well. 3. Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism? Coupling on the point above, where a person who may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms generally understands that something is wrong, he or she may also respond in the extreme to even the most benign criticism. If you’re afraid to offer any criticism to this person for fear of such a response, it could indicate a much larger problem. 4. Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go? One of the more common schizophrenia symptoms that exists is the tendency to lapse in personal hygiene. Has your loved one stopped shaving or showering regularly? Is he or she willing to go days without cleaning up, seemingly without caring at all? 5. Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often? Even the most stoic among us will reveal some level of emotion from time to time in different circumstances. Those who don’t as often are commonly thought of as having a good “poker face,” but someone suffering from schizophrenia symptoms may appear utterly expressionless often enough that people are starting to wonder what could be happening. 6. Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions? Obviously, everyone is different, and everyone expresses his or her emotions differently. What may be a warning sign of schizophrenia symptoms, though, is when a person’s customary expressions begin to change. Perhaps your loved one used to giggle at the sight of a family pet playing with a toy, and how that person doesn’t respond at all. What’s important to notice is a change towards expressing nothing at all. 7. Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments? One of the benefits of being close to someone is that you get to know that person extremely well. You understand his or her norms and tendencies, so it’s usually you or another loved one who notices that something just seems off. One way that schizophrenia symptoms manifest themselves is when a person begins to make strange comments that differ from what you know he or she would have said in the past. 8. Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns? People’s sleep patterns tend to change somewhat throughout life. Generally speaking, teens and young adults will sleep more and for longer than parents of children or older adults. However, if you’ve noticed your loved one suddenly not sleeping much at all or sleeping seemingly all the time, it could be a sign that something is happening with his or her brain. 9. Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem? As people get further into adulthood and they have more things to remember and organize, it’s natural for them to forget things more often. That said, a common example of schizophrenia symptoms occurs when people become appreciably more forgetful of things they always seemed to recall with ease in the past. 10. Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate? We all suffer from struggles with concentration from time to time, but if your loved one is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms, a lack of ability to concentrate could be one of the warning signs. Someone on the schizophrenia spectrum has a lot going on in his or her head, making focus all but impossible at times. How SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms By far the best way to find out if someone is on the schizophrenia spectrum is for that person to obtain a diagnosis from a medical professional. While that’s ultimately what needs to happen, we all understand that a lot of things need to unfold before anyone thinks that such an effort is necessary. If you’re concerned about a loved one, please remember that you are far from alone. According to the World Health Organization, or WHO, approximately 24 million people worldwide suffer from this difficult condition. That’s more people than the populations of every state in the United States except for California and Texas. If you’re worried, you should trust your instincts. One step you should consider is contacting our team of professionals at SoCal Empowered. We will listen to your situation and help you decide on the best way to proceed. If we feel that a stay with us is warranted, we will work directly with your insurance company to determine coverage before you make any commitments. If another resource would be best, we will help you find it and make use of it. It all starts by contacting us , though, so please do so as soon as possible.
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Unfortunately, that is not the case, and of all the mental health conditions out there, the [schizophrenia spectrum](https://socalempowered.com/disorders/schizophrenia-treatment/) can be among the most dangerous if it goes untreated. Given its inherent complicated nature, recognizing schizophrenia symptoms can be very difficult for someone who does not have the proper level of training and experience. But that doesn’t mean that people are wrong if they wonder whether or not a loved one may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms. That doesn’t mean that digging deeper is a waste of time, as doing so could make all the difference in the world. In fact, helping people who may be suffering from the schizophrenia spectrum could literally make the difference between life and death. Are there common warning signs of schizophrenia symptoms? There are, but any list is not going to be exhaustive. Everyone is different, everyone who suffers from the schizophrenia spectrum experiences different symptoms, and co-occurring disorders are extremely common. Regardless, SoCal Empowered would like to provide anyone who is looking with a list of 10 schizophrenia symptoms and warning signs that could help people decide to take that first critical step towards getting a loved one help. Table of Contents [Toggle](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/) - [1\. Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#1-does-your-loved-one-seem-depressed) - [2\. Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#2-is-your-loved-one-showing-hostility-or-suspicion) - [3\. Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#3-does-he-or-she-respond-irrationally-to-criticism) - [4\. Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#4-is-your-loved-one-letting-hygiene-go) - [5\. Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#5-does-your-loved-one-display-a-%E2%80%9Cblank%E2%80%9D-stare-often) - [6\. Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#6-does-your-loved-one-struggle-to-express-emotions) - [7\. Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#7-has-he-or-she-started-making-strange-comments) - [8\. Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#8-have-you-noticed-a-marked-change-in-sleeping-patterns) - [9\. Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#9-is-his-or-her-memory-becoming-a-problem) - [10\. Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#10-is-your-loved-one-unable-to-concentrate) - [How SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#how-socal-empowered-can-help-with-potential-schizophrenia-symptoms) ## 1\. Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed? One of the most common misdiagnoses that ultimately proves to be the schizophrenia spectrum is depression. When someone is showing early signs of schizophrenia symptoms, he or she will often withdraw from social settings and seem extremely sad or depressed. In addition, depression often co-occurs with someone on the schizophrenia spectrum. ## 2\. Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion? While it can be extremely difficult for a person to understand that he or she is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms without help, that person often generally understands that something is very wrong. This general knowledge can lead to responses that appear as hostile or showing suspicion towards others, as they may be wondering if other people notice something is wrong as well. ## 3\. Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism? Coupling on the point above, where a person who may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms generally understands that something is wrong, he or she may also respond in the extreme to even the most benign criticism. If you’re afraid to offer any criticism to this person for fear of such a response, it could indicate a much larger problem. ## 4\. Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go? One of the more common schizophrenia symptoms that exists is the tendency to lapse in personal hygiene. Has your loved one stopped shaving or showering regularly? Is he or she willing to go days without cleaning up, seemingly without caring at all? ## 5\. Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often? Even the most stoic among us will reveal some level of emotion from time to time in different circumstances. Those who don’t as often are commonly thought of as having a good “poker face,” but someone suffering from schizophrenia symptoms may appear utterly expressionless often enough that people are starting to wonder what could be happening. ## 6\. Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions? Obviously, everyone is different, and everyone expresses his or her emotions differently. What may be a warning sign of schizophrenia symptoms, though, is when a person’s customary expressions begin to change. Perhaps your loved one used to giggle at the sight of a family pet playing with a toy, and how that person doesn’t respond at all. What’s important to notice is a change towards expressing nothing at all. ## 7\. Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments? One of the benefits of being close to someone is that you get to know that person extremely well. You understand his or her norms and tendencies, so it’s usually you or another loved one who notices that something just seems off. One way that schizophrenia symptoms manifest themselves is when a person begins to make strange comments that differ from what you know he or she would have said in the past. ## 8\. Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns? People’s sleep patterns tend to change somewhat throughout life. Generally speaking, teens and young adults will sleep more and for longer than parents of children or older adults. However, if you’ve noticed your loved one suddenly not sleeping much at all or sleeping seemingly all the time, it could be a sign that something is happening with his or her brain. ## 9\. Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem? As people get further into adulthood and they have more things to remember and organize, it’s natural for them to forget things more often. That said, a common example of schizophrenia symptoms occurs when people become appreciably more forgetful of things they always seemed to recall with ease in the past. ## 10\. Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate? We all suffer from struggles with concentration from time to time, but if your loved one is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms, a lack of ability to concentrate could be one of the warning signs. Someone on the schizophrenia spectrum has a lot going on in his or her head, making focus all but impossible at times. ## How SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms By far the best way to find out if someone is on the schizophrenia spectrum is for that person to obtain a diagnosis from a medical professional. While that’s ultimately what needs to happen, we all understand that a lot of things need to unfold before anyone thinks that such an effort is necessary. If you’re concerned about a loved one, please remember that you are far from alone. According to the World Health Organization, or WHO, approximately [24 million people](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/schizophrenia) worldwide suffer from this difficult condition. That’s more people than the populations of every state in the United States except for California and Texas. If you’re worried, you should trust your instincts. One step you should consider is contacting our team of professionals at SoCal Empowered. We will listen to your situation and help you decide on the best way to proceed. If we feel that a stay with us is warranted, we will work directly with your insurance company to determine coverage before you make any commitments. If another resource would be best, we will help you find it and make use of it. It all starts by [contacting us](https://socalempowered.com/contact/), though, so please do so as soon as possible. ![Sanjai-reviewer](https://socalempowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sanjai-reviewer.webp) Dr. Sanjai Thankachen, MD( Medical Reviewer ) Dr. Sanjai Thankachen graduated from the Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medicine in 2000. He completed his residency in psychiatry in 2008 from Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in New York, where fifty percent of his rotations were at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Thankachen sees patients with an array of disorders, including depression, bipolar illness, schizophrenia, anxiety, and dementia-related problems. 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Unfortunately, that is not the case, and of all the mental health conditions out there, the [schizophrenia spectrum](https://socalempowered.com/disorders/schizophrenia-treatment/) can be among the most dangerous if it goes untreated. Given its inherent complicated nature, recognizing schizophrenia symptoms can be very difficult for someone who does not have the proper level of training and experience. But that doesn’t mean that people are wrong if they wonder whether or not a loved one may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms. That doesn’t mean that digging deeper is a waste of time, as doing so could make all the difference in the world. In fact, helping people who may be suffering from the schizophrenia spectrum could literally make the difference between life and death. Are there common warning signs of schizophrenia symptoms? There are, but any list is not going to be exhaustive. Everyone is different, everyone who suffers from the schizophrenia spectrum experiences different symptoms, and co-occurring disorders are extremely common. Regardless, SoCal Empowered would like to provide anyone who is looking with a list of 10 schizophrenia symptoms and warning signs that could help people decide to take that first critical step towards getting a loved one help. ## 1\. Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed? One of the most common misdiagnoses that ultimately proves to be the schizophrenia spectrum is depression. When someone is showing early signs of schizophrenia symptoms, he or she will often withdraw from social settings and seem extremely sad or depressed. In addition, depression often co-occurs with someone on the schizophrenia spectrum. ## 2\. Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion? While it can be extremely difficult for a person to understand that he or she is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms without help, that person often generally understands that something is very wrong. This general knowledge can lead to responses that appear as hostile or showing suspicion towards others, as they may be wondering if other people notice something is wrong as well. ## 3\. Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism? Coupling on the point above, where a person who may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms generally understands that something is wrong, he or she may also respond in the extreme to even the most benign criticism. If you’re afraid to offer any criticism to this person for fear of such a response, it could indicate a much larger problem. ## 4\. Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go? One of the more common schizophrenia symptoms that exists is the tendency to lapse in personal hygiene. Has your loved one stopped shaving or showering regularly? Is he or she willing to go days without cleaning up, seemingly without caring at all? ## 5\. Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often? Even the most stoic among us will reveal some level of emotion from time to time in different circumstances. Those who don’t as often are commonly thought of as having a good “poker face,” but someone suffering from schizophrenia symptoms may appear utterly expressionless often enough that people are starting to wonder what could be happening. ## 6\. Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions? Obviously, everyone is different, and everyone expresses his or her emotions differently. What may be a warning sign of schizophrenia symptoms, though, is when a person’s customary expressions begin to change. Perhaps your loved one used to giggle at the sight of a family pet playing with a toy, and how that person doesn’t respond at all. What’s important to notice is a change towards expressing nothing at all. ## 7\. Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments? One of the benefits of being close to someone is that you get to know that person extremely well. You understand his or her norms and tendencies, so it’s usually you or another loved one who notices that something just seems off. One way that schizophrenia symptoms manifest themselves is when a person begins to make strange comments that differ from what you know he or she would have said in the past. ## 8\. Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns? People’s sleep patterns tend to change somewhat throughout life. Generally speaking, teens and young adults will sleep more and for longer than parents of children or older adults. However, if you’ve noticed your loved one suddenly not sleeping much at all or sleeping seemingly all the time, it could be a sign that something is happening with his or her brain. ## 9\. Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem? As people get further into adulthood and they have more things to remember and organize, it’s natural for them to forget things more often. That said, a common example of schizophrenia symptoms occurs when people become appreciably more forgetful of things they always seemed to recall with ease in the past. ## 10\. Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate? We all suffer from struggles with concentration from time to time, but if your loved one is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms, a lack of ability to concentrate could be one of the warning signs. Someone on the schizophrenia spectrum has a lot going on in his or her head, making focus all but impossible at times. ## How SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms By far the best way to find out if someone is on the schizophrenia spectrum is for that person to obtain a diagnosis from a medical professional. While that’s ultimately what needs to happen, we all understand that a lot of things need to unfold before anyone thinks that such an effort is necessary. If you’re concerned about a loved one, please remember that you are far from alone. According to the World Health Organization, or WHO, approximately [24 million people](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/schizophrenia) worldwide suffer from this difficult condition. That’s more people than the populations of every state in the United States except for California and Texas. If you’re worried, you should trust your instincts. One step you should consider is contacting our team of professionals at SoCal Empowered. We will listen to your situation and help you decide on the best way to proceed. If we feel that a stay with us is warranted, we will work directly with your insurance company to determine coverage before you make any commitments. If another resource would be best, we will help you find it and make use of it. 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Table of Contents [×](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/) - [1\. Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#1-does-your-loved-one-seem-depressed) - [2\. Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#2-is-your-loved-one-showing-hostility-or-suspicion) - [3\. Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#3-does-he-or-she-respond-irrationally-to-criticism) - [4\. Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#4-is-your-loved-one-letting-hygiene-go) - [5\. Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#5-does-your-loved-one-display-a-%E2%80%9Cblank%E2%80%9D-stare-often) - [6\. Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#6-does-your-loved-one-struggle-to-express-emotions) - [7\. Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#7-has-he-or-she-started-making-strange-comments) - [8\. Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#8-have-you-noticed-a-marked-change-in-sleeping-patterns) - [9\. Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#9-is-his-or-her-memory-becoming-a-problem) - [10\. Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate?](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#10-is-your-loved-one-unable-to-concentrate) - [How SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/#how-socal-empowered-can-help-with-potential-schizophrenia-symptoms) [← Table of Contents](https://socalempowered.com/10-schizophrenia-symptoms/) Scroll to Top [CALL NOW (877) 460-9609](tel:8774609609)
Readable Markdown	If mental health conditions were as easy to spot as physical injuries, then more people would likely obtain treatment. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and of all the mental health conditions out there, the [schizophrenia spectrum](https://socalempowered.com/disorders/schizophrenia-treatment/) can be among the most dangerous if it goes untreated. Given its inherent complicated nature, recognizing schizophrenia symptoms can be very difficult for someone who does not have the proper level of training and experience. But that doesn’t mean that people are wrong if they wonder whether or not a loved one may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms. That doesn’t mean that digging deeper is a waste of time, as doing so could make all the difference in the world. In fact, helping people who may be suffering from the schizophrenia spectrum could literally make the difference between life and death. Are there common warning signs of schizophrenia symptoms? There are, but any list is not going to be exhaustive. Everyone is different, everyone who suffers from the schizophrenia spectrum experiences different symptoms, and co-occurring disorders are extremely common. Regardless, SoCal Empowered would like to provide anyone who is looking with a list of 10 schizophrenia symptoms and warning signs that could help people decide to take that first critical step towards getting a loved one help. ## 1\. Does Your Loved One Seem Depressed? One of the most common misdiagnoses that ultimately proves to be the schizophrenia spectrum is depression. When someone is showing early signs of schizophrenia symptoms, he or she will often withdraw from social settings and seem extremely sad or depressed. In addition, depression often co-occurs with someone on the schizophrenia spectrum. ## 2\. Is Your Loved One Showing Hostility or Suspicion? While it can be extremely difficult for a person to understand that he or she is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms without help, that person often generally understands that something is very wrong. This general knowledge can lead to responses that appear as hostile or showing suspicion towards others, as they may be wondering if other people notice something is wrong as well. ## 3\. Does He or She Respond Irrationally to Criticism? Coupling on the point above, where a person who may be experiencing schizophrenia symptoms generally understands that something is wrong, he or she may also respond in the extreme to even the most benign criticism. If you’re afraid to offer any criticism to this person for fear of such a response, it could indicate a much larger problem. ## 4\. Is Your Loved One Letting Hygiene Go? One of the more common schizophrenia symptoms that exists is the tendency to lapse in personal hygiene. Has your loved one stopped shaving or showering regularly? Is he or she willing to go days without cleaning up, seemingly without caring at all? ## 5\. Does Your Loved One Display a “Blank” Stare Often? Even the most stoic among us will reveal some level of emotion from time to time in different circumstances. Those who don’t as often are commonly thought of as having a good “poker face,” but someone suffering from schizophrenia symptoms may appear utterly expressionless often enough that people are starting to wonder what could be happening. ## 6\. Does Your Loved One Struggle to Express Emotions? Obviously, everyone is different, and everyone expresses his or her emotions differently. What may be a warning sign of schizophrenia symptoms, though, is when a person’s customary expressions begin to change. Perhaps your loved one used to giggle at the sight of a family pet playing with a toy, and how that person doesn’t respond at all. What’s important to notice is a change towards expressing nothing at all. ## 7\. Has He or She Started Making Strange Comments? One of the benefits of being close to someone is that you get to know that person extremely well. You understand his or her norms and tendencies, so it’s usually you or another loved one who notices that something just seems off. One way that schizophrenia symptoms manifest themselves is when a person begins to make strange comments that differ from what you know he or she would have said in the past. ## 8\. Have You Noticed a Marked Change in Sleeping Patterns? People’s sleep patterns tend to change somewhat throughout life. Generally speaking, teens and young adults will sleep more and for longer than parents of children or older adults. However, if you’ve noticed your loved one suddenly not sleeping much at all or sleeping seemingly all the time, it could be a sign that something is happening with his or her brain. ## 9\. Is His or Her Memory Becoming a Problem? As people get further into adulthood and they have more things to remember and organize, it’s natural for them to forget things more often. That said, a common example of schizophrenia symptoms occurs when people become appreciably more forgetful of things they always seemed to recall with ease in the past. ## 10\. Is Your Loved One Unable to Concentrate? We all suffer from struggles with concentration from time to time, but if your loved one is experiencing schizophrenia symptoms, a lack of ability to concentrate could be one of the warning signs. Someone on the schizophrenia spectrum has a lot going on in his or her head, making focus all but impossible at times. ## How SoCal Empowered Can Help With Potential Schizophrenia Symptoms By far the best way to find out if someone is on the schizophrenia spectrum is for that person to obtain a diagnosis from a medical professional. While that’s ultimately what needs to happen, we all understand that a lot of things need to unfold before anyone thinks that such an effort is necessary. If you’re concerned about a loved one, please remember that you are far from alone. According to the World Health Organization, or WHO, approximately [24 million people](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/schizophrenia) worldwide suffer from this difficult condition. That’s more people than the populations of every state in the United States except for California and Texas. If you’re worried, you should trust your instincts. One step you should consider is contacting our team of professionals at SoCal Empowered. We will listen to your situation and help you decide on the best way to proceed. If we feel that a stay with us is warranted, we will work directly with your insurance company to determine coverage before you make any commitments. If another resource would be best, we will help you find it and make use of it. It all starts by [contacting us](https://socalempowered.com/contact/), though, so please do so as soon as possible.
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