this test has been developed by schiz life and is meant for insight and entertainment purposes only. if you suspect you may be experiencing the symptoms of schizophrenia or schizophreniform disorder, please consult your local psychologist, psychiatrist, or other medical professional. this is not a diagnostic tool for schizophrenia spectrum illnesses. do not attempt a self-diagnosis or self-medication. always seek professional help first! this is not an official online test for schizophrenia, as nothing like that exists. a diagnosis can only be obtained from a professional.
this screening test is free and for everyone to use! this test is designed to help you understand your own level of symptoms that are commonly considered related to schizophrenia in some degree. each answer has been assigned a numerical value and after completing the quiz, you will be given a score based on the severity of your symptoms. an explanation of your score is found below the quiz. please choose your answers in relation to your current state or how you’ve felt in the past couple of months. be honest with yourself. this quiz is absolutely private. no data is collected or saved and it is completely anonymous. the test is not timed, however you may find it useful to choose your initial answer without dwelling too long on each question.
1. i find it difficult to separate reality from fantasy and delusion. this makes it hard to trust myself or others, because i’m not sure if i’m being lied to or controlled.
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2. others plot to hurt me. i am being persecuted by a secret group, government, religion, etc. they monitor me everywhere i go.
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3. i cannot control my own mind, thoughts, or actions for various reasons, including possession, mind control, or lack of willpower.
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4. i have magical, psychic, or spiritual powers that others do not. they either don’t believe me or want to stop me.
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5. because of jealousy or fear of my powers, others treat me unkindly and unfairly. for this reason, i don’t socialize much.
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6. i communicate with people, spirits, or entities beyond this world that others can’t see or hear. they gift me secret information or torment and trouble me.
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7. people disbelieve my knowledge and skill of magical powers, psychic abilities, and conspiracy plots. they think i’m ‘crazy’.
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8. my beliefs are so unique or truthful that others find them very bizarre or scary. i am the only one who knows the truth.
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9. i am alone. i have nothing in common with anyone else on the planet, including my family and friends. i am special.
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10. when i express myself, people become confused or think i’m strange. they cannot understand me and words, or are scared to do so.
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11. i procrastinate and waste lots of time. everything is pointless and there is some impending doom lurking in the near future.
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12. my short-term memory is becoming worse and worse. i can’t remember simple or big things, such as where i sat my drink or a doctor’s appointment.
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13. i find myself lost in aimless activities that have no purpose or meaning to them. i can waste many hours doing this before i realize what has happened.
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14. my emotions are not appropriate for the events that occur. for example, i cry for no reason or laugh at violence.
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15. i suspect the world is not real, like a puppet show or illusion. a sinister force is responsible for this trickery. they’ve replaced the people i care about with robots or ‘walk-ins.’
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16. i spend far too much time in anxiety about existence. i can stare at my hands in wonder and fear for hours. i can’t let it go, even though it troubles me.
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17. it occurred to me that if i answer truthfully on this schizophrenia quiz, someone might be tracking the info and use it against me.
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18. my communication skills are deteriorating. i’m losing my vocabulary, grammar, syntax, speech, and even handwriting skills. i mix words, languages, and letters together.
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19. i’m extremely anxious in social situations. i’d rather avoid them. i fear being judged, making a mistake, or offending someone.
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20. the color red makes me angry. the colors blue or green calm me. i can taste and hear things when i look at them. i can feel the colors.
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once you’ve answered all of the questions, click below to receive your score.
