Psychosis can be scary and confusing. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about psychosis.
Symptoms can occur when someone has trouble distinguishing reality from fantasy.
Psychosis can entail different symptoms, including delusions. A delusion is an unshakable belief that something is untrue. Delusions can include beliefs that are impossible in our reality.
Psychosis can also include hallucinations. Individuals may see, hear, taste or feel external stimuli that are not real.
Paranoid delusions are a thought process or instinct that involves irrational and persistent feelings of suspicion and distrust of others.
Some individuals are able to identify that symptoms of psychosis are not based on reality, while others might not be able to identify that symptoms of psychosis are not based on reality.
Psychosis can be caused by a combination of factors, including mental and physical conditions. Early treatment is important for better recovery.
Self-care routines are important and can make a difference for people experiencing psychosis.
What is most frightening is that for most people, perception is reality. When our perceptions are skewed, it can become our new reality.
Treatment for psychosis includes a combination of medication, psychological therapies and social support
If psychotic episodes are severe, a person might need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment.
