10 Subtle Signs of Psychosis
The stereotype of a psychotic captures only the extreme end of the spectrum.
Posted October 25, 2016 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina
The stereotype of a psychotic person characterizes him or her as someone who is hearing voices that aren't there, who is being told to commit bizarre actions by these voices, who is feeling mentally raped by his or her acquaintances or who is convinced that the CIA is taping his or her conversations.
However, this stereotype only captures the extreme end of the spectrum of psychosis . There are a number of more subtle signs that you or a loved one may be mildly psychotic. Whether the condition is severe enough to seek professional help is a different matter. Here are some less well-known signs that an individual may suffer from a mild case of psychosis. No one symptom suffices for a diagnosis.
Psychosis runs in families . The fact is that psychosis in a person's family may increase the chances that a mild case of psychosis could develop into a full-blown case of mental illness. If you believe that you may suffer from a form of psychosis that could potentially impair your ability to function in your job or at home, seek help from a trained healthcare professional.
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Berit Brogaard, D.M.Sci., Ph.D. , is a professor of philosophy and the Director of the Brogaard Lab for Multisensory Research at the University of Miami.
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