T: Hello Leo, my name is doctor Johnson. How're you doing today? 

C: Hi doctor Johnson, I'm doing okay. Things have been better. I'm having troubles with my schizophrenia and it's affecting my daily life.

T: I completely understand and I'm hoping to use a theory called psychoanalysis to see if we can't take control of the problems you're having. Would you like to explain to me what seems to be going on? 

C: Well, I've noticed that I don't have any friends and I feel socially awkward. My parents say I don't shower enough and that could be part of the reason. Sometimes, I don't even like the idea of having friends though. I'd rather be alone. I do have a friend named David, but supposedly, he's not even real and just imaginary. 

T: I see, is there a specific reason you'd rather be alone than try to have friends or is that just something that comes and goes? Were there things like this that have happened in the past?

C: Ya I think so. I've never really had any friends. It has kind of led me to being more independent. I find myself in more peace alone, but it would be nice to have friends to hang out with and talk to. 

T: I think it might be difficult to step outside of the box, but maybe you can try a new approach to having friends. Still do the things you like, but try to find people who have similar interest as you. You'll want to try and change your routines to get into different habits. 

C: I will try that and see how that goes. How can help with my hallucinations? At night, I see and hear things in my room that aren't even there. It can scare me most times because it seems like a monster of some sort watching me. 

T: I think for the hallucinations, you can try things to distract yourself like watching tv or reading. Just try to remind yourself what is real and what isn't. I understand this might be difficult, but try these options and see if it helps at all. 

C: Thank you, I will try that out as well. I hope these things work because it is stressful for me to be dealing with these things. 

T: Are there any other things that bother you at all?

C: Yeah, sometimes when I'm in class, I accidentally scream out loud and I can't control it. I feel like the other kids make fun of me for it. 

T: Well for that, if it's something you can't control, it is okay, but maybe try to think of what you can control. It might even help with what happens in the future. Try relaxing your mind and speaking in a tender voice. 

C: I will try that. I just hope the kids aren't making fun of me for doing that. I always get weird looks and feel as if they're saying things about me. 

T: I would try to ignore what people say or think. If they don't want to take the time to get to know how amazing you truly are, then they're ones that's missing out. You're such an amazing young boy and I know that I would want to be your friend. 

C: I will try to ignore what they do. I would eventually like to have friends that care for me and want to hang out with me. 

T: It's always good to have your parents there to support you as well. From how it sounds, they're a big help for you and seem to want the best for you. 

C: My parents do help me with everything and are always there to support me. They always have been.