What are the symptoms of psychosis?
Psychosis is a combination of symptoms resulting in an impaired relationship with reality. It can be a symptom of serious mental health disorders.
People who are experiencing psychosis may have either hallucinations or delusions.
Psychosis is a very noticeable condition and it is necessary to consult a doctor as soon as the symptoms appear.
Each clinical case is different, therefore it is not always possible to determine the exact underlying cause.
Psychosis may develop in the setting of certain diseases, although sometimes the environment is a contributing factor.
Risk factors for developing psychosis
- Genetics
- Psychological trauma in life;
- History of mental health problems.
It is difficult to identify who will develop psychosis, although doctors say that genetics play a serious role.
Symptoms
Certain signs appear before the onset of psychosis.
These warning signs are:
- a sudden drop in school work or job performance
- trouble thinking clearly
- difficulty concentrating
- feeling paranoid or suspicious of others
- loss of trust in others, looking with suspicion;
- withdrawing from friends and loved ones
- an influx of strange, new feelings, or no feeling at all
- a disinterest in personal grooming
- difficulty separating reality from non-reality
- trouble communicating
If someone is experiencing an episode of psychosis, the main symptoms include:
- hallucinations
- delusions
- negative symptoms
- catatonia (a “frozen” appearance)
- disorganized behavior
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/psychosis#confused-and-disturbed-thoughts
