Question about Schizophrenia?

Question

My friends and I were wondering, why is it that Schizophrenics tend to yell curse words in particular? Also, why are the statements they yell typically derogatory (ie: "I'm a ******* w***e!" as compared to say, yelling "Have a nice day!"). Thanks.

Answer 1

I know a lot of schizophrenics (I'm schizoaffective) and I've never really heard them yell cuss words, they usually keep to themselves.  I've heard a lot of people of different backgrounds with no history of mental illness yell cuss words, in different situations, some good, some bad.  I think it really depends on the person themselves and their environment, where they work, family life, etc...  Also some people use it as shock value, kids and teens, I did this kind of stuff when I was younger.  I don't cuss very much anymore, it really depends who I'm hanging out with, some friends are comfortable with it and others aren't.  But as for schizophrenics, unless they're delusional or hallucinating, I can't see them yelling cuss words anymore than anyone else.