Psychoses are the official name for a number of serious mental illnesses, which are characterized by a violation not only of the emotional sphere, but also of thought processes. Usually in severe cases, the patient loses not only self-control, but also contact with reality.
What signs can diagnose psychosis
The following symptoms indicate the early stages of psychosis:
- difficulty concentrating;
- depressed mood;
- constant increased anxiety;
- excessive suspicion;
- strange, illogical statements, beliefs;
- social self-isolation.
At this time, the patient cannot control his thoughts and feelings, and if you do not stop this condition, then the psychosis will worsen and the following manifestations will be characteristic for him:
- disorganized, chaotic speech;
- hallucinations and delirium;
- depression;
- suicidal tendencies.
According to statistics, 3% of the world's population are subject to various psychoses. And although psychosis can happen to almost anyone, most often young people are affected by the disease.
Types of Psychoses
Psychoses are divided into two main types: organic and functional. The first occur after head injuries, brain diseases and some other diseases. Organic psychoses also include alcoholic and narcotic. The second ones are a consequence of the influence of any social factors on the human psyche, namely reactive psychoses that arise as an instant (acute) or delayed reaction to a strong psychological trauma caused by stressful events such as loss of loved ones, mortal danger. A number of functional psychoses are called psychotic disorders, they include bipolar disorder, delusional disorder, schizophrenia and psychotic depression. In people with increased excitability of the psyche, hysterical psychosis can often be diagnosed.
Psychoses caused by alcohol and hallucinogenic drugs pass at the end of exposure to these substances, but with chronic drug addiction and alcoholism, psychotic symptoms may remain after complete cleansing of the body.