Psychosis – A mental disorder wherein reality is replaced by delusion
Psychosis is a dream breaking through during waking hours
– By Philip K Dick
Psychosis is a severe mental disorder wherein people have hallucinations and delusions. Their thoughts and feelings are impaired. As such these people lose contact with reality.
Factors that cause psychosis
- Brain tumor
- Epilepsy
- Alcohol and drugs
- Dementia
- Steroids and stimulants
- Parkinson disease
Symptoms of psychosis
Initial stage
- Problem in giving focus on anything
- Getting detached from friends and family
- Suspecting everybody
- Sleeping problems
- Depression
Final Stage
- Hallucination
- Incoherent speech
- Delusion
- Negative thoughts
- Anxiety
- Depression
4 Types of common psychotic disorders
- Delusional disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychotic depression
How to treat patients with psychosis
- Using medication and drugs
- Giving rapid tranquilization
- Using cognitive behavior therapy
Medication and therapy can help patients to recover from psychosis. They can go back to their normal lives.
PSYCHOSIS FAQs
What kind of treatment is available for a person with psychosis? ︿
The available treatments for psychosis may include a combination of medication and therapy. Antipsychotic medications can effectively manage symptoms of psychosis, such as delusions and hallucinations. Therapy, for example, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family therapy, may also help manage symptoms and improve overall functioning.
In addition, some facilities may offer specialized treatment programs, such as inpatient or outpatient programs, for individuals with psychosis. Savantcare treats psychosis through proper medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, and if required, rapid tranquilization, which are available in all of our mental health clinics.
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