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Is It Possible For An Adult (mid 40s) To Have Schizophrenia Disorder Suddenly?

Is it possible for an adult (mid 40s) to have a sudden onset of a disorder such as schizophrenia? Relative hearing voices, hallucinating and delusional, very erratic behaviour since Sunday. She has been sectioned under the mental health act (UK). Awaiting results but would like to know if it is possible to suddenly have a schizophrenic episode.
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I am afraid to say that the sudden manifestation of schizophrenia is possible and noted in many occasions, but not that often. It is possible definitely. But most of cases, it used to be found later that the victim had been suffering from anxiety disorder or paranoia throughout his / her life which went unnoticed due to so many causes. In your case, the doctors need to assess this. If that is the case, treatment could become easier.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
good luck.
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Is It Possible For An Adult (mid 40s) To Have Schizophrenia Disorder Suddenly?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I am afraid to say that the sudden manifestation of schizophrenia is possible and noted in many occasions, but not that often. It is possible definitely. But most of cases, it used to be found later that the victim had been suffering from anxiety disorder or paranoia throughout his / her life which went unnoticed due to so many causes. In your case, the doctors need to assess this. If that is the case, treatment could become easier. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. good luck.