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Paranoid type schizophrenia is a mental illness that involves false beliefs of being persecuted or plotted against. It usually does not involve the disorganized speech and behavior that is seen in other types of schizophrenia.
How do members experience paranoid schizophrenia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with paranoid schizophrenia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for paranoid schizophrenia*
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Paranoid type schizophrenia is a mental illness that involves false beliefs of being persecuted or plotted against. It usually does not involve the disorganized speech and behavior that is seen in other types of schizophrenia.
Common symptoms reported by people with paranoid schizophrenia
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for paranoid schizophrenia
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Compare treatments taken by people with paranoid schizophrenia
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Got a question about living with paranoid schizophrenia? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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