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By Mayo Clinic staffDisorganized schizophrenia is one of several types of schizophrenia, a chronic mental illness in which reality is interpreted abnormally (psychosis). Disorganized schizophrenia is characterized by illogical and incoherent thoughts and behaviors.
Disorganized schizophrenia is considered a more severe type of schizophrenia because you may be unable to carry out routine daily activities, such as bathing and meal preparation. With disorganized schizophrenia, others may not be able to understand what you're saying. Also, frustration and agitation may cause you to lash out. Disorganized schizophrenia is sometimes known as hebephrenic schizophrenia.
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