Paranoid schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness. Early symptoms are being sensitive, suspicious and fearful. Gradually you will have paranoia. The emotion and behavior are often dominated by hallucinations and delusions. Patients are prone to have extreme behaviors. Paranoid schizophrenia is a serious, lifelong disease. It has many complications, including suicidal behavior. Progressin of paranoid schizophrenia is slower than other types of schizophrenia. Mental retardation is uncommon. Spontaneous remission is rare. Treatment is usually effective.
How is Paranoid schizophrenia treated in practice?