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Sluggish schizophrenia

Sluggish schizophrenia is a type of mental illness where your brain doesn't work the way it should. It can make you feel very different from other people and make it hard for you to do things like talk or think clearly.

It's like when you're really tired and you can't think straight or move quickly. Except with sluggish schizophrenia, those feelings are there all the time, even when you're not tired.

Sometimes, people with sluggish schizophrenia might hear or see things that aren't really there. These things might make them feel scared or even make them think that people are after them.

Doctors can help treat sluggish schizophrenia with things like medicines and therapy. That way, you can learn how to manage and cope with your illness, and live a happy and healthy life.