Spotting Psychosis: 4 Early Warning Signs You Need to Know Today!Photo byNando GarcíaonUnsplash

Hi! Shall we start with the very touching thing? 🧠 Mental health is affecting all of us in different ways. A few people might have a thing that they call psychosis, which is also known as a mental disorder'. It can be overwhelming, however, there is always a way to fix it.

The important thing is to now know what signs to look for. ⚡ The good news is that the earlier treatment starts the more successful it is. By recognizing these signs, you can help yourself or others. 💡

Here are the main things to notice:

1. Changes in thinking and beliefs

Perhaps you've heard your friend say some very quirky things in the recent past. They might believe that somebody is watching them'. At other times, they may relate stories which defy the credibility of the author. These beliefs seem completely valid to them.?'

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2. Different ways of acting

You might notice that they are not going to their favorite places all the time. They could laugh at times the wrong times'. They might be awake at night and sleep all day.?'

“You have to quit confusing a madness with a mission.”
― Flannery O'Connor, The Violent Bear It Away

3. Problems with feelings

One moment might be euphoric, followed by another one which leads to depression in seconds with no reasons. Emotions don't tend to show and they seem to be very calm all the time'. Sometimes, they'll feel extremely thrilled without any cause.

“The psychotic drowns in the same waters in which the mystic swims with delight.”

― Joseph Campbell, Psychology of the Future: Lessons from Modern Consciousness Research

4. Body and senses acting strange

The colors can be either too colorful or too dull for them to see. Even normal sounds may be perceived as being much louder than they actually are. They could be hearing things that others are not.?'

If you recognize these signals, talk to a confidante about it. The doctors are skilled at lowering symptoms' and healing psychotic symptoms. Many of the sufferers recover nicely with the correct treatment.

“It has been said of dreams that they are a 'controlled psychosis,' or, put another way, a psychosis is a dream breaking through during waking hours.”
― Philip K. Dick, VALIS

It is important to remember that friends' love and care are the best treatment. You have a group of friends to guide you through the process of dealing with this stuff.

Please read my other articles for references:

https://embraceinnerchaos.com/mental-health/psychosis-vs-schizophrenia-18-key-differences/

https://embraceinnerchaos.com/mental-health/psychosis-everything-you-need-to-know/

https://embraceinnerchaos.com/mental-health/understanding-psychosis-and-mental-illness-a-guide/

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