Psychosis

Question 1

What is psychosis?

Answer 1

Describes a condition that is characterised as a loss of contact with reality and many of the following symptoms may occur..

Question 2

What positive effects can be experienced from psychosis?

Answer 2

Delusions
Hallucinations
Paranoia and suspiciousness
Disorganised thinking
Disorganised speaking

Question 3

What is the meaning behind positive symptoms of psychosis?

Answer 3

Those that reflect a change or increase in regular functioning

Question 4

What are negative symptoms of psychosis?

Answer 4

Loss of motivation

Decreased inability to take or initial/ come up with new ideas

Less talking

Difficulties expressing emotion

Difficulties thinking/ concentrating

Anhedonia

Question 5

What is Anhedonia?

Question 6

What is the meaning of negative psychosis symptoms?

Answer 6

Those which reflect a decrease or loss of “normal” functions

Question 7

What are some other issues that may occur concurrently with psychosis?

Answer 7

Depression
Anxiety
Substance abuse
Difficulties sleeping