Positive Symptoms
Positive Symptoms
Symptoms where experiences that normally don't exist are added, such as hallucinations and delusions. They respond relatively well to medication.
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Positive symptoms are those that are "added" to normal experience, most commonly seen in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. The term "positive" doesn't mean good — it means something has been added that shouldn't be there.
A word from Mindy: Positive symptoms are more noticeable, which often leads to quicker diagnosis. They respond well to antipsychotic medication, so consistent treatment is important.
💡 Real-Life Example
Hearing voices that don't exist, being convinced someone is following you, or experiencing thoughts that become very confused and jumbled.
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