Schizophrenia Symptoms and Signs

Some patients experience hallucinations—seeing things that are not there, or hearing voices that others cannot hear. These voices are often unpleasant, critical, or even commanding, which can be very stressful. The patient may also feel strange sensations in the body or think that their environment is unreal. It becomes extremely hard to separate real life from imagination, and this confusion strongly affects everyday behavior, work, and relationships.