If you suspect a loved one of having Schizophrenia it is crucial you seek medical attention for them as soon as possible. Below are a few common early warning signs of Schizophrenia.

Early warning signs may include:

• Withdrawal from activities and social contacts
• Irrational, angry, or fearful responses to friends and family
• Sleep disturbances
• Deterioration in studies or work
• Inappropriate use of language—words do not make sense
• Sudden excesses, such as extreme religiosity, extreme activity
• Deterioration in personal hygiene
• Difficulty controlling thoughts, difficulty concentrating
• Hearing voices or sounds others don’t hear
• Seeing people or things others don’t see
• A constant feeling of being watched
• Inability to turn off the imagination, delusions, off-the-wall ideas
• Mood swings, increased anxiety
• Somatic symptoms: weakness, pains, bizarre body sensations