subject: Know All About Psychosis Disorder [print this page] Defining Psychosis Disorder Defining Psychosis Disorder
In layman terms, a psychosis disorder is a mental condition in which the affected person loses his/her ability to differentiate between the real and imaginative world.
A very common form of mental disorder, psychosis is perfectly treatable, subject to the condition that it is detected in its early stages.
Causes of Psychosis
Despite investing years in research and coming up with number of theories, doctors have failed to discover the exact causes of psychosis disorder. However, it is believed that the problem of psychosis is the result of a biological imbalance, making a particular person susceptible to psychotic symptoms in later stages of life (such as in adolescence or in early adult life).
Symptoms of psychosis disorder
Detecting psychosis requires consistent close observation of a patient's mannerisms. Frequent mood swings, abnormal and irregular thinking patterns, concentration lapses etc. are few of the symptoms. Unfortunately, these symptoms are subjective, i.e., they vary from one person to another. Below they are discussed in detail:
False beliefs (Delusions)
People suffering from a psychotic disorder commonly experience delusions (developing false beliefs). Ironically, the affected person is so sure of his/her delusions that he/she ignores any logical indications that they do not exist.
Hallucinations
Under the influence of a psychotic disorder, a person may start seeing things which actually don't exist.
Behavioural irregularities
Behavioural irregularities are the most common and by far the most deceptive symptoms of a psychosis disorder. Why? Because everyone has them. But not everyone is affected by a psychotic disorder. A person struggling with this condition will react unexpectedly and rather awkwardly to a situation.
Change of heart (feelings, attachment)
Sudden detachment from their social circle and close ones is also a symptom of a psychotic disorder. Erratic behaviour, coupled with extreme emotions, may be involved.
Confused Thinking
Congested and difficult-to-understand thinking, difficulty in concentrating, poor memory, are all pointers to a psychotic disorder. The affected person may even find it hard to follow and comprehend simple things such as minor details mentioned in a dialogue etc.
Types of psychosis
Diagnosing the correct type of psychosis is quite difficult, especially when it is in its initial stage. Correct diagnosis requires consistent analysis of psychotic symptoms over a period of time.
Below are the few well-known types of psychosis disorder.
Brief-reactive psychosis
Drug-induced psychosis
Organic psychosis
Schizophrenia
Delusional Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophreniform Disorder
Psychotic depression
Schizoaffective Disorder
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