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Doctordle #142
Psychosis with disorganized thinking and social withdrawal
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-08-20. It presents "Psychosis with disorganized thinking and social withdrawal" as a Hard Mental Health puzzle. The final answer is Schizophrenia.
Answer
Schizophrenia
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Six clues
Clue 1
A young adult becomes increasingly withdrawn over several months.
Clue 2
Speech becomes difficult to follow in this fictional case.
Clue 3
The person reports hearing voices that others do not hear.
Clue 4
Fixed false beliefs continue despite contrary evidence.
Clue 5
The pattern includes psychosis and impaired daily functioning.
Clue 6
The answer is a chronic brain disorder, not the same as multiple personalities.
Plain-language explanation
Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder that can affect thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior. Symptoms may include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and reduced functioning.
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