schizophrenia

Condition in which person's perception of reality differs from that of most others. Commonly believed to be an illness; in some instances this may be the case, but in others it may be that the person exists in a transcendent state that has not yet been defined or detected by science.

I live two lives. One is as a Web developer and programmer on a planet called Earth. The other is as an intergalactic diplomat from the Ammethane system. Both are equally real to me. Neither has adversely affected my existence as a functional being in the opposed reality. But most of you who read this would say I suffer from schizophrenia.

by Mystikan July 2, 2004

Paranoid Schizophrenic

The only people on the planet who AREN'T crazy.

Guy 1: That guy's a paranoid Schizophrenic
Guy 2: Fer sure.
Guy 3: I'M TELLING YOU, THEY PUT THAT STUFF IN THE WATER!

by Crenji April 25, 2017

schizophrenia stick

1. A joint.

Give me back schizophrenia stick, dude.

by Assholio Jr. February 7, 2009

Shower Schizophrenia

When your shower randomly changes to the polar opposite temperature in a matter of seconds.

Joe: Hey, i'm gonna take a shower.
Carter: Alright
Minutes later....
Joe: AHHHHH FUCK!
Carter: Shit, i forgot to tell him about the shower schizophrenia

by Jrod0708 June 24, 2010

Asshole Schizophrenia

Asshole Schizophrenia: disease affecting generally nice people with seemingly witty comments entering their brain. These individuals react by blurting out borderline mean comments; those afflicted by the disease can normally be spotted socializing with like minded individuals, potentially reacting to mean comments with uncontrollable laughter.

Individuals with Asshole Schizophrenia can be found at this pub.

by ginerous and loving. January 14, 2011

Schizophrenia

A severe and chronic mental disorder characterised by many serious psychological symptoms, not least psychosis (delusions, hallucinations, paranoia), fragmented thought processes, grossly disorganised speech and behaviour and social withdrawal.

He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia upon being sectioned under the mental health act.

by Doc_B April 13, 2015

schizophrenia

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by positive symptoms (hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thought and speech) and by negative symptoms (deficiencies in experiencing pleasure or motivation).

The disorder usually develops in late adolescence or early adulthood, the time when the brain fully matures.

Treatment includes antipsychotics, which usually have a large effect on symptoms, however compliance is usually poor due to their severe side effects. Cognitive function usually does not improve with treatment, and is a major source of disability.

Heritability is estimated to be about 80%. Genetic studies implicate general neurodevelopmental pathways, and especially sperm function, the immune system, DNA repair and synaptic development. Environmental factors include problems during pregnancy, advanced parental age, childhood adversity, an urban environment, cannabis use in childhood or adolescence and addiction to alcohol or stimulants.

Complications include suicide (about 5%), uncemployment (about 85%) and social isolation.

About 0.5% of people suffer from schizophrenia.

The mathematician John Nash had schizophrenia.

by category December 22, 2020