Phycosis

Psychosis is a mental health condition in which a person loses contact with reality. It affects the way a person thinks, feels, and perceives the world, making it hard to distinguish between what is real and what is not.


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Core Features of Psychosis:

1. Hallucinations

Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren’t there.

Most common: Auditory hallucinations (hearing voices).



2. Delusions

False beliefs that are firmly held despite evidence to the contrary.

Examples:

Believing others are spying on you (paranoia)

Believing you have special powers (grandiosity)




3. Disorganized Thinking and Speech

Trouble organizing thoughts.

Speaking in a way that is hard to follow or doesn’t make sense.



4. Behavioral Changes

Bizarre or inappropriate behavior.

Withdrawal from social situations.





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Causes of Psychosis:

Mental illnesses like:

Schizophrenia

Bipolar disorder (during manic or depressive episodes)

Severe depression (with psychotic features)


Medical conditions like:

Brain tumors

Dementia

Neurological infections


Substance use (drugs or alcohol):

LSD, cannabis, cocaine, etc.


Extreme stress or trauma



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Treatment:

Antipsychotic medications

Therapy (like CBT for psychosis)

Hospitalization (if there’s a risk of harm)

Supportive care (family, community mental health)



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Important Note:

Psychosis is a symptom, not a disease in itself. It can be temporary or chronic, depending on the underlying cause.

Would you like to know how the brain behaves during psychosis (neuroscience side), or how it is viewed in spiritual traditions like Vedanta?