In the acute stage of psychosis, when the patient ceases to perceive reality and delusions and hallucinations appear, a person can be dangerous both for himself and for others.
Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor in a timely manner and start treatment. Therapy for psychosis involves taking antipsychotics or antipsychotics.
What is psychosis
Psychosis is a pronounced violation of the mental state, when the perception of a person contradicts the real situation.
When this happens, it is called a psychotic episode. In this regard, there is a disorder in the perception of the real world and disorganization of behavior. People who suffer from psychosis often become isolated and do not make contact.
What causes psychosis
A person can endure a transient psychotic state caused by taking certain medications, or a so-called psychogenic or “reactive” psychosis that occurs as a result of exposure to a strong mental trauma (stressful situation with danger to life, loss of a loved one, etc.).
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What does psychosis look like
You can recognize the symptoms of psychosis by the following manifestations: Hallucinations - can be auditory, visual, gustatory, tactile, olfactory; Crazy ideas - there are obsessive thoughts and judgments that do not correspond to reality.
