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Psychosis: People
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Psychosis is a mental state in which where perception of reality is distorted. Persons having a psychotic episode may hear voices, have visual halluciations, and exhibit paranoia and disorganized thinking. Typical beliefs held by persons undergoing a psychotic episode include thought broadcasting, thought reception, delusions of grandeur. It is important to note that to be classified as psychotic, a patients pattern of thinking must not be culturally sanctioned or shared by people with the same background.
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Psychosis (known to psychiatrists as psychotic disorder) is severe mental disorder in which the person loses contact with reality. The prevalence of this type of disorder in people with epilepsy has not been established, but the percentage affected is certainly small. It does seem clear... that some forms of psychosis are closely linked to the occurrence of seizures and differ from the psychotic disorders that affect other people. In general, psychotic episodes in people with epilepsy tend to be less severe and respond better to therapy.
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Psychosis usually first appears in a person's late teens or early 20s. Approximately three out of every 100 people will have a psychotic episode in their lifetime. Psychosis occurs in men and women and across all cultures and socioeconomic groups.
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Psychosis is most likely to occur in young adults in their twenties and can affect anyone including men and women from all walks of life. It is quite common and approximately 4 out of every hundred people will experience a psychotic episode at some time in their lives. Most people make a full recovery from the experience.
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Schizophrenia.com member Brooke, who published her autobiographical book "I Think I Scared Her: Growing Up with Psychosis" in summer 2004, was featured in a recent story on the BostonChannel.com. It's great to see people telling their stories, actively advocating for themselves and others!! Thank you Brooke, and great work! See the full story - "Woman Battles Schizophrenai for Normal Life" (Feb 22 2005). http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/4220937/detail.html See the Recommended Reading section (http://www.schizophrenia.com/media) for more info on ordering Brooke's book.
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Psychosis is usually treated with antipychotic drugs, which have a tranquillising effect and aim to reduce distressing psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. Some people may experience unpleasant or distressing side effects from medication that makes them reluctant to take the drugs. If someone stops taking their medication it can lead to relapse. It is important to discuss with your doctor any problems or side effects you may be having from your prescribed drugs, as they may be able to help.
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