Is it possible for someone with schizophrenia to be self-aware?!
Question:
Is it possible for someone with schizophrenia to be self-aware?
A lot of times people with this disorder might think that someone is watching them. Some even have delusions that a high-profile celebrity is somehow monitoring their every move. Is there any part of their mind that would kick in and tell them that this is illogical and must be a delusion? For example when taking some illicit drugs a person might feel paranoid but is able to reason with themselves that it is just the drugs kicking in, is this not possible with a schizophrenic? I'd especially appreciate any answers from those suffering from this...but all answerers welcome...thanks!
Answers:
I have been diagnosed Schizoaffective. Part of my condition is paranoia. I am aware that my paranoia is illogical and that helps me to keep it in check.
However, my symptoms are not severe. I can not say for certain that all Schizophrenics have this awareness. I have known some that have some level of awareness but were not able to control their symptoms without strong medication. I have not personally met any that had no level of awareness at all.