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BioThis is my mysterious memory blog. It is also my existentialist detective blog. And my spiritual awakening revelation blog. And my dream blog. And my meditation journal. Also: my "secret new LiveJournal." This just in: "psychic weblog: learn the secrets to life just by staring at it." It's magic!
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A CUTE PSYCHOSIS.
What you may expect after an acute
episode of psychosis
http://www.mentalneurologicalprimarycare.org/downloads/primary_care/08-1_acute_episode_of_pycho
The word ‘psychosis’ is used to describe conditions that affect the mind, where the
individual finds it hard to tell what is real from what is not real. When someone becomes
ill in this way, it is called a ‘psychotic episode’. There are different types of psychotic
illness; for example, a psychotic episode may be associated with the use of, or
withdrawal from alcohol or drugs. This is known as ‘drug-induced psychosis’. Sometimes
psychotic symptoms arise suddenly in response to a major stress in the person's life and
the person makes a quick recovery. This is known as ‘brief reactive psychosis’.
‘Schizophrenia’ refers to a psychotic illness in which the changes in behaviour or
symptoms have been continuing for a period of at least six months. Contrary to previous
beliefs, many people with schizophrenia lead happy and fulfilling lives, with many making
a full recovery. A separate leaflet What Is Schizophrenia is available. There are also other
types of psychotic illnesses; particularly when someone is experiencing a psychotic
episode for the first time, it is difficult to diagnose the exact type of psychosis because
many of the factors that determine the label remain unclear. Everyone's experience of
psychosis is different.
When someone in the family has symptoms of psychosis, it is very frightening, confusing
and distressing for the family. In this time of stress, it can be helpful to learn what to
expect and what to do.
A psychotic illness makes it hard for the sufferer to tell what is real from what is not real.
This illness also makes the person feel overwhelmed by things going on around them.
Individuals are likely to feel very confused, distressed, afraid, and lacking in self-
confidence, not only during any time spent in hospital but often for a long time afterwards.
They have been through a frightening experience. The illness has probably caused them
to lose control of their thoughts and feel overwhelmed by the world around them. They
may have frightening ideas that someone is persecuting them or talking about them, or
they may also hear voices or feel depressed.
The person has had a serious shock. The body and brain need rest to be able to cope,
just as we need rest to get over the ‘flu. With a psychotic illness, however, recovery
usually takes longer.
It is common for individuals who have just experienced a psychotic illness to:
• sleep long hours every night (or even during the day) for 6–12 months (or longer)
• feel the need to be quiet and alone more often than other people
• be inactive and feel that they cannot or do not want to do much.
These behaviours are natural ways of slowing down, to help the body and brain recover.
It is best to let the person be like this instead of expecting them to get back to normal
straight away. It may take several months or a year to recover. Putting too much pressure
on the person to get up or go out and do things can make them worse during this time of
recovery. This DOES NOT MEAN the person needs to lie down all day, have everything
done for them, or never do any household chores, however. It is a good idea gently to
encourage the individual to help with simple chores, chat with the family, or ask if they
would like to go out on some outing they used to like. If the person says no at this stage,
you should leave him or her alone, saying, ‘Okay, but you are welcome to come when
you want to’.
It is not a good idea to do everything for your relative, or to do so much that you feel worn
out. For example, some families, especially mothers, feel they have to tidy up after their
relative or make all the cups of coffee they ask for. It is important to encourage your
relative to take responsibility for such tasks, but perhaps offer to help if necessary.
It is important for your recovering relative to have a quiet place to go. This is usually a
deep need and is often helpful. It is NOT a personal rejection of you or the family if the
person withdraws to his or her bedroom quite frequently. Only if your relative stays there
all the time for many days should you need to be concerned. If the withdrawal is
excessive, it can mean the illness might be getting worse again.
For the same reason (the need for calm, quiet, and simplicity), you may find your relative
is being emotionally distant, not very affectionate, or expressing very little feeling. This is
part of the disorder and is NOT a personal insult to you. In the same way as the need for
quiet withdrawal, this emotional distance is simply the need to cut down on all the
confusing stimulation.
Often, the person may like to just sit in company and watch or listen to people. These
behaviours can be helpful. It is good to accept these behaviours and not to worry about
your relative saying nothing when in the company of others.
You may find the person likes to listen to loud music a lot of the time. This music may be
a way of drowning out the distressing ‘voices’ or thoughts. Earphones or a walkman may
be helpful.
Your relative may sometimes talk in a strange way that you may find hard to follow. The
talk may seem unconnected or irrelevant to the conversation at times; or he/she might
make unexpected remarks that do not make sense. This ‘odd’ conversation happens
because the imbalance of brain chemical makes it hard to think clearly. Sometimes it is
because the person is hearing voices that seem very real, although they are not there.
The person may have unusual patterns of sleeping or eating (eg getting up for meals in
the middle of the night).
Your relative may sometimes behave in unusual, odd, or embarrassing ways. These
behaviours are also a part of the disorder and do NOT mean that he or she is stupid or
trying to embarrass you.
It is important to remember that the person with a psychotic illness often acts and speaks
quite normally as well. Symptoms often get better and may re-appear only under stress.
It is helpful to treat the person normally, except when you are dealing with fairly severe
symptoms.
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Oh lordy
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A CUTE PSYCHOSIS.
What you may expect after an acute
episode of psychosis
http://www.mentalneurologicalprimarycare.org/downloads/primary_care/08-1_acute_episode_of_pycho
The word ‘psychosis’ is used to describe conditions that affect the mind, where the
individual finds it hard to tell what is real from what is not real. When someone becomes
ill in this way, it is called a ‘psychotic episode’. There are different types of psychotic
illness; for example, a psychotic episode may be associated with the use of, or
withdrawal from alcohol or drugs. This is known as ‘drug-induced psychosis’. Sometimes
psychotic symptoms arise suddenly in response to a major stress in the person's life and
the person makes a quick recovery. This is known as ‘brief reactive psychosis’.
‘Schizophrenia’ refers to a psychotic illness in which the changes in behaviour or
symptoms have been continuing for a period of at least six months. Contrary to previous
beliefs, many people with schizophrenia lead happy and fulfilling lives, with many making
a full recovery. A separate leaflet What Is Schizophrenia is available. There are also other
types of psychotic illnesses; particularly when someone is experiencing a psychotic
episode for the first time, it is difficult to diagnose the exact type of psychosis because
many of the factors that determine the label remain unclear. Everyone's experience of
psychosis is different.
When someone in the family has symptoms of psychosis, it is very frightening, confusing
and distressing for the family. In this time of stress, it can be helpful to learn what to
expect and what to do.
A psychotic illness makes it hard for the sufferer to tell what is real from what is not real.
This illness also makes the person feel overwhelmed by things going on around them.
Individuals are likely to feel very confused, distressed, afraid, and lacking in self-
confidence, not only during any time spent in hospital but often for a long time afterwards.
They have been through a frightening experience. The illness has probably caused them
to lose control of their thoughts and feel overwhelmed by the world around them. They
may have frightening ideas that someone is persecuting them or talking about them, or
they may also hear voices or feel depressed.
The person has had a serious shock. The body and brain need rest to be able to cope,
just as we need rest to get over the ‘flu. With a psychotic illness, however, recovery
usually takes longer.
It is common for individuals who have just experienced a psychotic illness to:
• sleep long hours every night (or even during the day) for 6–12 months (or longer)
• feel the need to be quiet and alone more often than other people
• be inactive and feel that they cannot or do not want to do much.
These behaviours are natural ways of slowing down, to help the body and brain recover.
It is best to let the person be like this instead of expecting them to get back to normal
straight away. It may take several months or a year to recover. Putting too much pressure
on the person to get up or go out and do things can make them worse during this time of
recovery. This DOES NOT MEAN the person needs to lie down all day, have everything
done for them, or never do any household chores, however. It is a good idea gently to
encourage the individual to help with simple chores, chat with the family, or ask if they
would like to go out on some outing they used to like. If the person says no at this stage,
you should leave him or her alone, saying, ‘Okay, but you are welcome to come when
you want to’.
It is not a good idea to do everything for your relative, or to do so much that you feel worn
out. For example, some families, especially mothers, feel they have to tidy up after their
relative or make all the cups of coffee they ask for. It is important to encourage your
relative to take responsibility for such tasks, but perhaps offer to help if necessary.
It is important for your recovering relative to have a quiet place to go. This is usually a
deep need and is often helpful. It is NOT a personal rejection of you or the family if the
person withdraws to his or her bedroom quite frequently. Only if your relative stays there
all the time for many days should you need to be concerned. If the withdrawal is
excessive, it can mean the illness might be getting worse again.
For the same reason (the need for calm, quiet, and simplicity), you may find your relative
is being emotionally distant, not very affectionate, or expressing very little feeling. This is
part of the disorder and is NOT a personal insult to you. In the same way as the need for
quiet withdrawal, this emotional distance is simply the need to cut down on all the
confusing stimulation.
Often, the person may like to just sit in company and watch or listen to people. These
behaviours can be helpful. It is good to accept these behaviours and not to worry about
your relative saying nothing when in the company of others.
You may find the person likes to listen to loud music a lot of the time. This music may be
a way of drowning out the distressing ‘voices’ or thoughts. Earphones or a walkman may
be helpful.
Your relative may sometimes talk in a strange way that you may find hard to follow. The
talk may seem unconnected or irrelevant to the conversation at times; or he/she might
make unexpected remarks that do not make sense. This ‘odd’ conversation happens
because the imbalance of brain chemical makes it hard to think clearly. Sometimes it is
because the person is hearing voices that seem very real, although they are not there.
The person may have unusual patterns of sleeping or eating (eg getting up for meals in
the middle of the night).
Your relative may sometimes behave in unusual, odd, or embarrassing ways. These
behaviours are also a part of the disorder and do NOT mean that he or she is stupid or
trying to embarrass you.
It is important to remember that the person with a psychotic illness often acts and speaks
quite normally as well. Symptoms often get better and may re-appear only under stress.
It is helpful to treat the person normally, except when you are dealing with fairly severe
symptoms.
ok? ok.
Oh lordy
You know I need some lovin'...
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