Symptoms of Psychosis

There are some signs and symptoms of Psychosis and these can be ascertained through observation and interview in a clinical setting. Some of the most common symptoms include:

Abnormal Display of Emotion on Several Occasions: Since the grip on reality becomes loose, the person may not know if they are behaving appropriately. As a result, the person often indulges in displaying emotion in an inappropriate manner.
Confusion: A person may not really know where they are and what they are doing. They may often experience confusion and disorientation.
Unexplained Depression: Even though the person may not be able to understand reality or live in it, they become depressed by imaginary events in their life. So much so, that they are not able to endure the pressure of their delusions. They may often become suicidal as well.
Disorganized Thought and Speech: The person is not able to make coherent speech and connect their thoughts with their words. They may babble and often speak gibberish.
Mania: Though rare, psychosis may cause some people to experience extreme mania and short periods of intense happiness. During these periods, the person may be a danger to themselves and the people around them.
Delusions: The person may entertain many false beliefs and may also appear to be slightly delusional. These false beliefs may often stem from their inability to relate to reality.
Illusions: The person may often develop mistaken perceptions and may also experience hallucinations. They often mistake people, places and events to be other than what they really are.
Unfounded Suspicion and Fear: The delusions that the person experiences may often lead them to develop unfounded suspicion and fear.

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