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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think we need to clarify before this thread steers in stereotyped perceptions of mental illness, that being schizophrenic does not make you violent. People with mental illness are much more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators. They are less likely to be violent than the general population. can someone with a mental illness be aggressive - absolutely, but being mentally ill doesn't make you violent.

Bizarre and psychotic behavior can often make people seem quite aggressive as they lose their inhibitions and are unpredictable. They may act aggressively if they are in an acute psychosis and dealing with persecutory or paranoid delusions and typically that aggression is perceived by them as protective (protecting you or others), or preventing further harm. They may also have much less frustration tolerance and increased mood volatility which can also come across as aggression.

What you have seen to date OP is likely what you will see this Christmas as well. [/quote]

Thank you.  [/quote]

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