often lose interest and motivation in the things that used to bring them pleasure in the past, such as hobbies, relationships, and sex.
They stop looking after themselves such as caring about their hygiene and the change in their appearance will be quite noticeable.
Social Withdrawal
They avoid social contact and isolate themselves as they grow more and more suspicious of others. They no longer want to leave the house and can spend hours on end alone in their bedroom.
They don’t make eye contact when speaking or being spoken to and generally lack the will to interact with the world around them. The ability to make small talk is lost and they give brief or disrupted responses to questions.
Excessive Fatigue and Sleepiness
Patients with schizophrenia report extreme fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness. In fact, a change in sleep pattern may be the first sign of the start of psychosis.
The sleep-wake cycle disrupted, and sleep can occur at any time of the day or night. It might also be difficult to get an or stay asleep due to anxiety caused by the psychotic symptoms.
People with schizophrenia often lack insight about their illness so it’s often friends or family that get them help. If you think someone you know may have symptoms of schizophrenia, talk to him or her about your concerns.
If your loved one poses a danger to self or others, you may need to call 911 or other emergency responders for help so that they can be evaluated by a mental health professional.
