Serious Symptoms Of Catatonic Schizophrenia

Stupor

Stupor, one of the core signs of catatonic schizophrenia, occurs when a patient's reactions to their environment seriously decrease. They may stop reacting to spontaneous events or acknowledging someone speaking to them. They may not look up when a new person enters the room or a loud sound occurs. They may seem entirely detached from their surroundings. Individuals in a stupor may not move much independently at all. Rather than engaging in basic self-care tasks like eating, drinking, and using the bathroom, they may stay confined to one space and look in one direction.

When an individual is in a stupor, they will still respond to physical stimulation. Examples include having their chest rubbed or being prodded with a needle. This is a serious symptom whether it occurs in catatonic schizophrenia patients or not. Suppose it occurs in someone who does not have a history of schizophrenia or psychosis. In that case, it may be a sign of a potentially life-threatening condition that requires emergency medical treatment.