not everyone who suffers from schizophrenia hears voices. schizophrenia is a very complicated condition with many possible symptoms. these symptoms may be different from one person to another. symptoms can also change over time in the same person. people suffering from schizophrenia may have trouble separating what is real from what is not real. they may have trouble relating to other people. thinking clearly and dealing with emotions may be very hard for them. all of this makes it very difficult for someone with schizophrenia to function in the world. that being said many people with schizophrenia do hallucinate. and these hallucinations can affect any of the 5 senses. the most frequent type is auditory which includes hearing voices. many people with schizophrenia may also have visual hallucinations where they see things that are not there. but there are other symptoms besides hallucinations that can be seen with schizophrenia. a person may become withdrawn or suspicious. his speech may become rambling or incoherent. there may be issues with cleanliness and personal hygiene. other conditions besides schizophrenia can cause these symptoms. if you are concerned about your behavior or that of a loved one talk to your doctor or mental health provider. there are treatments available for schizophrenia but the first step is to recognize it and get help. more information is available in the webmd schizophrenia health center.
is it possible to be schizophrenic and not hear voices frequently (or at all)?