Psychosis

Psychosis is characterized by behavior that shows a break from reality. During a psychotic episode a person will not be able to tell what is actual and their thoughts, feelings are distorted, reflecting in their behaviour. Psychosis can be a combination of symptoms from other serious mental disorders, with each person having a unique set of symptoms. Psychosis is a symptom, not an illness and is treatable.

The types can include:

hallucinations
delusions
confused and disturbed thoughts
disorganized behvior
catatonic state

Triggers - The Causes

Mental health disorder/illness
Substance abuse
General medical condition

Symptoms - What it looks like

Sudden drop in grades or job performance
Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
Suspiciousness, paranoid ideas, or uneasiness with others
Withdrawing socially, spending a lot more time alone than usual
Unusual, overly intense new ideas, strange feelings, or no feelings at all
Decline in self-care or personal hygiene
Difficulty telling reality from fantasy
Confused speech or trouble communicating

Treatment - The way to healing

Medication
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Rehabilitation

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