Serious Symptoms Of Catatonic Schizophrenia

Stupor

Stupor, one of the core signs of catatonic schizophrenia, occurs when a patient's reactions to their environment seriously decrease. They may stop reacting to spontaneous events or acknowledging conversation if they're spoken to. They may not look up when a new person enters the room or a loud sound occurs. They typically seem to be detached from their surroundings entirely. Individuals in a stupor might not move much independently at all. Rather than engaging in basic self-care tasks like eating, drinking, and using the bathroom, they may stay confined to one space and look in one direction. When an individual is in a stupor, they will still respond to physical stimulation like having their chest rubbed or being prodded with a needle. This is a serious symptom whether it occurs in catatonic schizophrenia patients or not. If it occurs in someone who does not have a history of schizophrenia or psychosis, it may be a sign of a potentially life-threatening condition that requires emergency medical treatment.

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