Understanding Schizophrenia: A Case Study

The transcript details the experiences of an 18-year-old girl with schizophrenia. She describes her symptoms, including feelings of paranoia, fear of people, and psychomotor difficulties. She also discusses her dual consciousness, feeling split between work and home, and her fear of authority figures. These experiences led her to admit herself to a psychiatric hospital.

What symptoms did the 18-year-old girl experience at the onset of schizophrenia?

• Excessive happiness and energy

• Feelings of duplication and psychomotor disorder

• Severe headaches and nausea

• Loss of appetite and insomnia

Why did the girl decide to admit herself to the psychiatric hospital?

• She was advised by her family doctor

• She was feeling very nervous and felt followed by others

• She was experiencing severe physical pain

• She wanted to support a friend

How did the girl describe her feeling of being followed?

• As a comforting feeling

• As a result of her imagination

• As a sign of good luck

• As a constant presence behind her

What was the girl's perception of the people around her?

• She felt everyone was mad at her

• She thought everyone was ignoring her

• She believed everyone was helping her

• She felt everyone was indifferent

For how long did the girl experience these feelings before seeking help?

• One month

• Two days

• Six months

• Three weeks

What difficulty did the girl face with her fingers?

• They were overly sensitive

• She couldn't control or wiggle them

• They were numb

• They were constantly shaking

What did the girl mean by feeling 'split in two'?

• Being in two places at once

• Feeling extremely tired

• Having a physical injury

• Experiencing dual consciousness

What was the girl's reaction to her boss at work?

• She was very afraid despite the boss being sweet

• She felt very comfortable and reassured

• She admired her boss greatly

• She was indifferent to her boss's behavior

How did the girl describe her physical sensation at work?

• As if she were floating

• As if she were in armor, becoming an automaton

• As if she were invisible

• As light as a feather

What was the girl's unconscious fear related to?

• Small spaces

• Loud noises

• Bright lights

• People who supported her