Treatment for Catatonic Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia may be a lifelong illness for which there is currently no cure, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not treatable. All types of Schizophrenia, including the catatonic form, can be managed successfully through medication and ongoing Psychotherapy. In fact, individuals who are committed to working with a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to pursue evidence-based Catatonic Schizophrenia Treatment are often able to go on to lead independent and productive lives.
At Blair Wellness Group, we specialize in a wide variety of Mental Health Disorders in Los Angeles, Irvine, Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, Bel Air, Century City, Brentwood, Westwood, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, and the surrounding areas. We know that truly effective treatment begins with understanding and addressing the root of the Mental Health Disorder. Through our personalized therapy for Catatonic Schizophrenia, we’ll help you achieve a better understanding of your illness and create a personalized treatment plan aimed at managing your symptoms and establishing improved day-to-day normalcy. Contact Blair Wellness Group today to learn more about our individualized treatment for Catatonic Schizophrenia and see how working with a Licensed Clinical Psychologist can transform your life.
Characteristics of Catatonic Behavior
Schizophrenia is a complex Mental Health Disorder that is marked by three types of symptoms: positive, negative, and cognitive. Positive symptoms are those that are unnaturally present and include things such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized behavior. Negative symptoms are those that are unnaturally absent. For instance, reduced speech and facial expressions, social withdrawal, and a loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyed. Cognitive symptoms are the third category and they are the ones that affect thinking, memory, and processing of information.
A person with catatonic schizophrenia may have a few or even several of the symptoms listed above, but they also exhibit catatonic behavior. Catatonia is distinguished by unusual physical movement and a lack of verbal response, among other things. A person who is in a catatonic state may remain motionless in odd or uncomfortable-looking positions for an extended period of time. They may also be unable to speak or respond in any way for hours or even days. In other instances, a person with catatonia will exhibit loud exclamations or repetitive echoing of words for no apparent reason.
In addition to these, symptoms of catatonic schizophrenia may also include:
- Waxy flexibility–When limbs remain in the position that another person places them in
- Contorted facial movements
- Catalepsy–a trance-like seizure
- Odd or exaggerated movements
- Lack of influence by external stimuli
- Meaningless repetition of words or movements
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