There are many symptoms of schizophrenia. The most common are"...
'Delusions' are false beliefs about things that may seem strange or illogical to others. Even when you present them with facts that prove their ideas aren't based on reality, they’re unlikely to change their mind. When speaking, victims may start and then suddenly stop because they can’t remember what they were saying. Or, they may suddenly jump from one thought line to another without any connecting segue. They might blurt out “word salad” — using generalities and words thrown together in nonsensical order. Many people suffering from schizophrenia have an exaggerated opinion of themselves, sometimes called 'Delusions of Grandeur'. They may think they’re superior to others or have extraordinary abilities without any objective evidence. Since they are constantly confronted with contrarians, they slowly stop caring about all aspects of daily life. They lack the desire to do things, even when friends or family encourage them to join activities. They make up reasons for their absence, usually by claiming they are "too busy" or they need "private time" when in fact, they are avoiding conflict. As with most mental illnesses, victims often appear emotionless, unresponsive and distracted. You have to work hard to engage in meaningful conversations. Sometimes, they can have unexplained and seemingly inappropriate reactions to things, like overwhelming anger or inappropriate laughter. Schizophrenics have difficulty understanding anecdotes or metaphorical references because they can only interpret things literally, so they tend to get frustrated by the allusions involved. In private, schizophrenics suffer from paranoia, thinking the world is against them. They plot to assure they get the outcomes they want, while also building elaborate schemes to cover for their failures. Schemes designed to lay the blame on someone else. Observers note the increase in these symptoms as a sign of mental fatigue, or in Joe Biden's case, of age related regression. But it will not go away without serious intervention and treatment. Even then, it is typically a degenerative disease. The last few years has put a spotlight on Joe, possibly exposing many aspects of his character previously kept in the shadows of other powerful politicians and movers and shakers in Washington DC. He is now 81, and playing a pressure packed role on the world stage. All of which increases the opportunities for media exposure to accelerate the progress of his disease. In the end, mental illness eventually takes a toll, both on the patient and those around him. When that person happens to be the most powerful man in the world, that cost may not be realized for decades. |
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