Do I have Schizophreniform Disorder?

Did you experience delusions for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period?

Did you experience hallucinations for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period?

Did you experience disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence) for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period?

Did you experience grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period?

Did you experience negative symptoms (i.e., diminished emotional expression or avolition) for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period?

Did the episode of the disorder last at least 1 month but less than 6 months?

Can you confirm that the disturbance is not attributable to the effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or another medical condition?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you have schizophreniform disorder.

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you have schizophreniform disorder. The disorder is characterized by symptoms of schizophrenia, displayed for at least one month but less than six months. Someone who suffers from this disorder can’t tell the difference between what is real and what is imagined.

Unfortunately, you are displaying (some) symptoms typically seen among individuals who have schizophreniform disorder. It may be important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. People with this type of disorder usually isolate themselves and don’t participate in social activities. Recovering is only possible with early intervention. The most common treatment is psychotherapy and medication. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is often used to help patients understand the illness and to help them cope with the symptoms. Also, this therapy will help to learn better problem-solving skills. Besides, talk therapy can be useful as well as family therapy.