A split or multiple personality disorder is often referred to as Schizophrenia, however, this is not the only meaning of the word. Schizophrenia can be characterized as being a dangerous brain disorder that alters the way a person acts, thinks, expresses emotions, observes reality, and relates to others. This disease can led to an individual having certain occurrences such as: seeing objects that are not truly there, or hearing voices. These “occurrences” are called hallucinations. Other characteristics include delusions, distorted thoughts, the feeling of fright and paranoia. This mental illness often affects one’s functioning in society, the work place and relationships. Many do not realize that Schizophrenia comes in a variety of
