Patient G describes their experience with mental illness as: "In my fog of isolation and silence, I began to feel I was receiving overwhelming commands to do things--such as walk by myself through old tunnels. The origin of the commands was unclear but in my mind they were issued by some sort of beings. They were shapeless, powerful being that I had to obey." Which psychological disorder could patient G have? Select one: a. Disorganized Schizophrenia b. Dissociative Identity Disorder c. Schizotypal Personality Disorder d. Paranoid Schizophrenia e. Catatonic Schizophrenia
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Patient G describes their experience with mental illness as: "In my fog of isolation and silence, I began to feel I was receiving overwhelming commands to do things--such as walk by myself through old tunnels. The origin of the commands was unclear but in my mind they were issued by some sort of beings. They were shapeless, powerful being that I had to obey." Which psychological disorder could patient G have?
Disorganized Schizophrenia
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Paranoid Schizophrenia
Catatonic Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder whereby reality is totally impaired. The most commonly seen symptoms involve hallucinations and delusions. This is a condition that demands lifelong treatment. The inability to judge the situation properly due to their disordered thinking and loss of touch with reality make it challenging for their caregivers. Besides schizophrenia, there are other psychotic conditions where the person experiences abnormal reality.
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