The symptoms may start unexpectedly or happen progressively over time. But childhood schizophrenia is uncommon. There are four phases of schizophrenia which include the prodromal phase, active or acute phase, remission, and relapse. In the prodromal phase this is where you would usually start to see the beginning signs but they can be vague and easily missed, many things can cause this such as a sudden death in one’s family or anxiety and depression. Stress and drugs can have an effect also. This phase can last up to days, months or even years. The next phase, active or acute phase this is a point where you begin to have symptoms as far as hallucinations, delusions, or confusing thoughts and speech. They can be serious and cause for a psychotic episode; meaning they are unable to know the difference of what is real and what isn't. This can last 4 to 8 weeks, after that is remission and relapse which is when symptoms improve. Especially with help and life can become more normal. For the patient. But there is also the possibility symptoms could get worse again, which would be the relapse phase. This can last 5 to 10