Thought broadcasting in schizophrenia is a delusion where a person believes their thoughts are not private and are being transmitted to others, either in their immediate vicinity or through media like radio or television. This can cause distress and lead to social withdrawal, as the person may fear being judged or ostracized.
Symptoms of thought broadcasting
Other related symptoms
Symptoms of thought broadcasting
- Believing that others can hear or read your thoughts
- Feeling as if thoughts are being spoken aloud even when the person is not speaking
- Feeling that thoughts are silently escaping
- Becoming socially withdrawn due to fear of exposure
- Anxiety and fear of being ostracized
- Thought broadcasting is considered a delusional symptom of a psychotic disorder.
- It is a sign of psychosis, where an individual may have difficulty distinguishing between their inner thoughts and external reality.
- It can lead to challenges in social situations and communication.
Other related symptoms
- Thought insertion: The belief that thoughts have been inserted into one's mind by an external source.
- Thought withdrawal: The belief that thoughts are being removed from one's mind by an outside force.
- Thought blocking: An abrupt interruption of a train of though.