Psychological diseases are mainly two types –Neurosis and Psychosis. Now, the most frequently used word is psychosis. But many of us do no t know the actual meaning of it.There are number of misconceptions and false beliefs attached to it   The main symptom of psychosis is not able to recognize the facts and the individual is often of the opinion that his illusions only are the real things. That is why, he behaves peculiarly and abnormally. But he thinks that his behavior with others is quite normal and he usually refuses to go for treatment.     The other signs and symptoms of psychosis are:     1. He develops such abnormal thoughts like that his wife is having illegal sexual contacts with others.     2. Enemies are searching for him and also his family members.   3. He often thinks that he is having extraordinary powers or earning lots of amounts of money.   4. Others are having no business, except, always taking about him, including news papers and TV channels also.   5. The point of time of disappearing of this world is fast approaching.   6. He is of the strong opinion that he is fit for nothing, as he committed blunders.   7. He feels that he is suffering from number of diseases.   8. He thinks that many women are after him (loving him).   9. He strongly believes that somebody removing his original thoughts from his brain by various methods and forcing other thoughts into his brain. That is why others know his thoughts without revealed by him.   10. Others are controlling him, with the help of computers and other modern instruments.   11. They are under the wrong impression somebody are standing near by them and talking to them, (actually nobody is there). Even if we say, that nobody is there, they won’t accept the facts.   12. Sometimes, they talk to themselves and also do laughing and weeping, without any apparent cause.   13. They prefer to live in their own world.     Behavior pattern:   Sometimes, they run away from the homes and commit suicides. Often quarrel with others and also harm others.     Causes and the mechanism behind Psychosis:   1. Difference in the levels of –dopamine and serotonin, (the chemical products that are secreted in the brain), due to genetic, tensions, and bodily diseases also affect their secretary mechanism.   2. Injuries to the head   3. Taking alcohol and other narcotic drugs   4. Drugs ,using for fits ( in epilepsy)   5. Occurrence of excessive bleeding after delivery, in females.   6. Diseases affecting the brain.   7. Death of the nearest and dearest in the families and also in relatives.   8. Financial problems, quarrels in the families, failures in the competitive exams, etc.   9. Persons having weak bodies are more prone to psychosis.     Management of Psychosis:   1. Never tie them with chains (often done by the family members) when the patients behave rudely, instead tie them with clothes, if necessary.   2. Better approach the psychiatrist for counseling and for treatment.   3. There are best drugs available and the symptoms gradually disappear within 4-6 weeks. Even after curing of the disease, the treatment and counseling has to be continued further f0r 6-9 months, as there are chances of recurrence. If the disease doesn’t come under control, the treatment has to be continued for 2-5years, at least.     The most important thing here is the family members should have more patience and show kindness towards to the patient and deal with the patient with motherly love.   … [Read more...]