Meet Stephanie
Stephanie may be stable. But if she were to stop following her treatment plan and taking medication, she might have increased hallucinations and delusions. These are called positive symptoms.
SYMPTOMS
Hallucinations and delusions can be alarming
Hallucinations and delusions are called positive symptoms. These are symptoms that may make it hard to
know what’s real and what isn’t. Thankfully, these symptoms can be treated. Let’s look at how these
symptoms may be impacting Stephanie's life.
Stephanie has worked with her doctor to find the right medicine. But if Stephanie were left untreated, her
symptoms might include:
Hallucinations like hearing voices that aren’t there
Delusions like thinking someone is watching her through her window
MANAGEMENT
Hallucinations and delusions can be treated
By working with her doctor, Stephanie can find medicine and a treatment plan that may help her manage her hallucinations and delusions. However, even with treatment, Stephanie may still struggle with cognitive and negative symptoms.
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