My brother talks about being "overloaded" when he goes outside the house. He just can't wait to get home most times. He doesnt try to find a job. Are those symptoms of schizophrenia?

[Shadowsinsideme]

hi esther,
it could be a symptom of schiz, but it could also be part of something else, like depression,a anxiety disorder, a personality disorder, etc.

I think in order to fit "criteria" for schizophrenia, the person has to have 2 or more of these symptoms: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and Negative symptoms. That doesnt mean that there aren't more symptoms common with schizophrenia, but the ones i just listed are required for a diagnosis.

good luck

-Becka

[Lilypad]

Sometimes I have trouble blocking out stimuli. At those times, I also feel overloaded. Need quiet time fast.

[Mahali]

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