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Title: Symptoms And Signs Of Psychotic Disorder


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Symptoms And Signs Of Brief Psychotic
Disorder
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Brief psychotic disorder is the short-term
experience of psychotic symptoms, including
hallucinations (feelings sensations, hearing or
perceiving other sensations that are not actually
there) and delusions (false beliefs). Symptoms of
brief psychotic disorder are temporary and
symptoms last less than one month. This disorder
is characterized by the sudden onset of symptoms
such as hallucinations, delusions, catatonia
(disorganized thinking), irregular speech and
language, problems with memory, disorientation or
confusion, poor decision-making and changes in
eating or sleep habits.
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Psychotic disorder types

  • There are three different types of brief
    psychotic disorder that commonly occur. The first
    type, called brief psychotic disorder with
    obvious stressor or brief reactive psychosis, can
    occur shortly after a traumatic event or major
    stressor, such the death of a loved one or a
    natural disaster. This disorder may also occur
    without an obvious stressor. When there is not an
    apparent stressor or traumatic event that has
    triggered the symptoms it is considered brief
    psychotic disorder without obvious stressor.

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Causes of Psychotic disorder
  • Brief psychotic disorder may have a genetic
    component as it occurs most often in families
    with mood disorders. People may also be more
    likely to develop brief psychotic disorder due to
    inadequate coping skills or among those who have
    personality disorders. Brief psychotic disorder
    does not occur often, but is more likely to occur
    in young adults and females. Blood tests or brain
    imaging may help detect the disorder.

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Symptoms Of Psychotic disorder


  • People who develop symptoms of brief psychotic
    disorder often have delusions, which are
    incorrect beliefs that the person will continue
    to have despite evidence to the contrary. The
    patient also may experience hallucinations such
    as seeing things that arent there, falsely
    feeling the sensation of touch or may hear
    voices. People with brief psychotic disorder may
    also exhibit strange behaviors, may be indecisive
    and have difficulty with memory and irregular
    sleep and eating patterns.

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Treatment Of Psychotic disorder


  • Treatment for brief psychotic disorder often
    includes psychotherapy, which will help the
    client reach the root of the problem causing the
    psychosis, and antipsychotic medications. The
    patient will want to contact their doctor if
    their medication is not having the desired
    effect. The patient should be sure to follow a
    treatment plan to assist them in managing their
    symptoms.

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