Psychosis & Schizophrenia
Psychosis can make you lose touch with reality, with symptoms that include:
You can experience these symptoms with schizophrenia too, along with others such as:
If you have any of these symptoms it’s a good idea to talk to your GP.
Schizophrenia and psychosis can be life-long conditions, but you can manage your symptoms and live a full life. Some people even find that their symptoms disappear completely. They can be treated by anti-psychotic drugs and cognitive behavioural therapy, along with psycho-education and family therapy. A specialist mental health team can provide additional support.