Sanjaithna sits for long periods with her arms outstretched, looking like a statue. At other times, she is extremely agitated and excitable. Historically, Sanjaithna's diagnosis would have been

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Sanjaithna's behavior of sitting for long periods with outstretched arms is characteristic of catatonia, a subtype of schizophrenia involving motor abnormalities. Her periods of agitation and excitement are also consistent with symptoms of catatonic schizophrenia.

Sanjaithna Sits for Long Periods with Her Arms Outstretched, Looking