PSYCHOSIS SYMPTOMS |
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Psychosis is characterized by the
following symptoms:
Delusions. Those delusions which occur in schizophrenia and its
related forms are typically bizarre (i.e., they could not occur in
real life). Delusions occurring in delusional disorder are more
plausible, but still patently untrue. In some cases, delusions may
be accompanied by feelings of paranoia.
Hallucinations. Psychotic patients see, hear, smell, taste, or feel
things that aren't there. Schizophrenic hallucinations are typically
auditory or, less commonly, visual; but psychotic hallucinations can
involve any of the five senses.
Disorganized speech. Psychotic patients, especially those with
schizophrenia, often ramble on in incoherent, nonsensical speech
patterns.
Disorganized or catatonic behavior. The catatonic patient reacts
inappropriately to his environment by either remaining rigid and
immobile or by engaging in excessive motor activity. Disorganized
behavior is behavior or activity which is inappropriate for the
situation, or unpredictable. |
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