Schizophrenia is commonly misunderstood as 'split personality' but it is actually more a disorder of ‘split reality’. Because of this, schizophrenia is considered a major psychotic illness. It takes a while before people suffering from schizophrenia seek help. By the time they do, they would have experienced a losses in interpersonal relationships and daily functioning at school or at work. Schizophrenia affects both men and women equally and while it happens at any age, it usually occurs in adolescence or young adulthood.
6 Common Misconceptions About Schizophrenia
