Does a Schizophrenic Know He Is Schizophrenic?

One is that people with the disorder often don't realize they're ill, so they're unlikely to go to a doctor for help. Another issue is that many of the changes leading up to schizophrenia, called the prodrome, can mirror other normal life changes.

Can someone with schizophrenia realize they have it?

“If someone with schizophrenia has had good treatment and it's well-controlled, they might seem a little 'off' at times, but you might not even know they have it,” Weinstein says. But for those without access to the medicines and care that they need, or those who stop their treatment, schizophrenia is devastating.

Do people with schizophrenia know they are having an episode?

Many people with schizophrenia are even able to maintain jobs and relationships with others. Others, left untreated, or during an active psychotic episode, may not understand that they are sick, and will have trouble identifying and understanding what is real.