5Catatonic Schizophrenia
Even though catatonic schizophrenia is a form of schizophrenia, it has been debated in the last few years that it should be a specifier. The reason is that the condition tends to happen in a wide range of general medical conditions and psychiatric conditions. It basically presents itself as immobility, but symptoms can also look like a stupor-like disorder, mutism, as well as mimicking behavior. Catatonia also causes extreme motor behaviors, which can be peculiar and excessive. This is also known as catatonic excitement. In addition, it is characterized by reduced engagement and motor activity. For instance, those with a catatonic stupor display a significant reduction in activities. They cannot respond, move, or speak properly. Nearly all movements cease. Catatonia would happen with schizophrenia and other conditions, especially bipolar disorder. As a result, many scientists are now considering it to be a specifier instead of a subtype of schizophrenia.[5]
