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Psychotic symptoms are usually caused by abnormalities in brain chemistry; less often by injury to the brain.
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Is depression a psychotic or non-psychotic illness?
Usually it is non-psychotic, but severe depression can cause psychotic symptoms. Psychotic means having hallucinations and/or paranoia.
What are psychotic symptoms?
A psychotic symptom is a symptom that involves misunderstanding the nature of reality. Examples of psychotic symptoms include delusions and hallucinations.
Is reserpine used for schizophrenia?
Reserpine has been used for psychotic symptoms in the past, but rarely today, as it is not as effective as other antipsychotic medications. However, it may still be used in cases where psychotic symptoms need to be removed immediately.
Do psychotic people lead normal lives?
Psychotic people can lead normal lives threw medications and therapy
In which of the following personality disorders are psychotic-like and dissociative symptoms most likely to be seen?
borderline
How can anti psychotic drug affect people with dementia?
Dementia is a separate problem from psychosis, even though the symptoms can be similar. Senile dementia is caused by the deterioration of the brain due to aging, and anti-psychotic drugs are of no use in that situation. It would be a serious mistake to use them for dementia, since all anti-psychotic drugs carry a risk of severe side effects.
Are all mentally ill people psychotic?
no
Why do people with thoughts disorders need treatment from mental health profesionals?
Severe mental disorders require treatment with medications plus therapy. For severe mood and psychotic disorders, medications plus therapy make for a lifesaving combination, especially when the symptoms of mental illness culminate in suicidal ideation and/or psychotic thinking.
What are antipsychotic drugs used to treat?
Anti-psychotic drugs control the symptoms of psychosis, and in many cases are effective in controlling the symptoms of other disorders that may lead to psychosis
How is Dyslexia different from schizophrenia?
Dyslexia is a disorder that involves problems with writing and/or reading. Schizophrenia is a disease that involves psychotic symptoms.
What are the three groups of psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia?
The three groups are bizarre delusions, hallucinations, and a disordered or incoherent thought pattern
What are antips?
Antipsychotics are a class of medications used to treat psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. They work by blocking certain neurotransmitters in the brain, helping to reduce symptoms of psychosis. Antipsychotics can be used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression with psychotic features.
