Does a psychotic delusion produce any diseases?
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Psychitric disorders sometimes involve feelings that the body has changed (& is changing) in significant ways.  This is because these disorders create perceptual distortions.  The person suffering from these perceptual distortions should consult a physician (preferably a psychiatrist) immediately.  Major tranquilizers (not anti depressants like Zolof or any SSRIs) generally help.
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Yes, it is possible to misdiagnose a person as schizophrenic. Not all schizophrenia is chronic schizophrenia (although, alas, most cases probably are chronic and long-lasting) An acute psychotic episode is where they had psychotic symptoms in reaction to a stressor and the symptoms went away with treatment. It is also possible that he had a depressive disorder of psychotic proportion that was misdiagnosed. Major depression is usually episodic so it might be that it remitted. Finally, it is possible that he used psychoactive drugs and it precipitated a psychotic episode (for example, amphetimines--speed--can cause amphetimine psychosis that mimics paranoid schizophrenia).\n\nIt is certainly possible to hide the symptoms, but not easy. Does anyone else in his family have a depressive or psychotic disorder?\n\nAsk him about it....
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It depends on the disorder. Schizophrenia is much more likely to develop in someone whose parent(s) had it, as is bi-polar disorder. You may want to talk to a pshychologist and get a professional opinion if it's present in a lot of family members.
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One of the most important symptoms of pathological narcissism (the Narcissistic Personality Disorder) is grandiosity. Grandiose fantasies (megalomaniac delusions of grandeur) permeate every aspect of the narcissist's personality. They are the reason that the narcissist feels entitled to special treatment which is typically incommensurate with his real accomplishments. The Grandiosity Gap is the abyss between the narcissist's self-image (as reified by his False Self) and reality.\n\nWhen Narcissistic Supply is deficient, the narcissist de-compensates and acts out in a variety of ways. Narcissists often experience psychotic micro-episodes during therapy and when they suffer narcissistic injuries in a life crisis. But can the narcissist "go over the edge"? Do narcissists ever become psychotic?\n\nSome terminology first:\n\nThe narrowest definition of psychosis, according to the DSM-IV-TR, is "restricted to delusions or prominent hallucinations, with the hallucinations occurring in the absence of insight into their pathological nature".\n\nAnd what are delusions and hallucinations?\n\nA delusion is "a false belief based on incorrect inference about external reality that is firmly sustained despite what almost everyone else believes and despite what constitutes incontrovertible and obvious proof or evidence to the contrary".\n\nA hallucination is a "sensory perception that has the compelling sense of reality of a true perception but that occurs without external stimulation of the relevant sensory organ".\n\nGranted, the narcissist's hold on reality is tenuous (narcissists sometimes fail the reality test). Admittedly, narcissists often seem to believe in their own confabulations. They are unaware of the pathological nature and origin of their self-delusions and are, thus, technically delusional (though they rarely suffer from hallucinations, disorganised speech, or disorganised or catatonic behaviour). In the strictest sense of the word, narcissists appear to be psychotic.\n\nBut, actually, they are not. There is a qualitative difference between benign (though well-entrenched) self-deception or even malignant con-artistry – and "losing it".\n\nPathological narcissism should not be construed as a form of psychosis because:\n\nThe narcissists is usually fully aware of the difference between true and false, real and make-belief, the invented and the extant, right and wrong. The narcissist consciously chooses to adopt one version of the events, an aggrandising narrative, a fairy-tale existence, a "what-if" counterfactual life. He is emotionally invested in his personal myth. The narcissist feels better as fiction than as fact – but he never loses sight of the fact that it is all just fiction. \nThroughout, the narcissist is in full control of his faculties, cognisant of his choices, and goal-orientated. His behaviour is intentional and directional. He is a manipulator and his delusions are in the service of his stratagems. Hence his chameleon-like ability to change guises, his conduct, and his convictions on a dime. \nNarcissistic delusions rarely persist in the face of blanket opposition and reams of evidence to the contrary. The narcissist usually tries to convert his social milieu to his point of view. He attempts to condition his nearest and dearest to positively reinforce his delusional False Self. But, if he fails, he modifies his profile on the fly. He "plays it by ear". His False Self is extemporaneous – a perpetual work of art, permanently reconstructed in a reiterative process designed around intricate and complex feedback loops. \n\nThough the narcissistic personality is rigid – its content is always in flux. Narcissists forever re-invent themselves, adapt their consumption of Narcissistic Supply to the "marketplace", attuned to the needs of their "suppliers". Like the performers that they are, they resonate with thei
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A mental illness in which the person suffers from distorted thinking, hallucinations, and a reduced ability to feel normal emotions.\nAny of a group of psychotic disorders usually characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, and accompanied in varying degrees by other emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbances. Schizophrenia is associated with dopamine imbalances in the brain and defects of the frontal lobe and is caused by genetic, other biological, and psychosocial factors. ...\nhttp://360.yahoo.com/darkmatter7000
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It would be unethical for a psychiatrist to not tell you your diagnosis. What meds are you on? Based on what you said, you may have schizophrenia or bipolar with psychotic features. It's rare to have both Bipolar and Schizophrenia, as many symptoms overlap. However, if many people are telling you this and you generally trust them, then they are probably correct. Maybe see another psychiatrist and psychologist for a second opinion. Those disorders are largely neurologically based, so take the meds!
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Use your search engine with keywords: +schizoprenia +paranoid +hallucinations +suicide.\n\nDig it out, chew it up, discuss it down and consult it to the right person or institution. Don't make any judgement or hope an answer merely to brand names.
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There are some newer studies out which indicate that marijuana can trigger a psychotic mental illness such as schizophrenia in a small number of people who should not be at risk of developing such illnesses. And for a person who is psychotic marijuana will increase their symptoms. If you are young and smokeing a lot it will alter the way your brain developes and lead to depression among other things. You should look up Dr. Drew from loveline, he is more knowlageable on this subject than I. But some cliches for ya "too much of anything is bad", "everything in moderation".
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You could be suffering from some sort of Psychosis.  People experiencing a psychotic episode may experience hallucinations, entertain delusional beliefs (grandiose or paranoid delusions), undergo personality changes and may show disorganized or sporadic thinking.  But you should get the professional opinion of a doctor.  \n\nBut it also could be linked with other little things...meaning you could be perfectly fine, but maybe dehydrated or something similar that would cause your body to have hallucinations.  Again, paying a trip to the doctor might be in your best interest. Especially if this seems to interrupt your life in a negative way or if it is worrying the people around you.  In any case, good luck.  Hope this helped!
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your husband has schizophrenia,,,Delusions - false beliefs strongly held in spite of invalidating evidence, especially as a symptom of mental illness: for example, \nParanoid delusions, or delusions of persecution, for example believing that people are "out to get" you, or the thought that people are doing things when there is no external evidence that such things are taking place. \nDelusions of reference - when things in the environment seem to be directly related to you even though they are not. For example it may seem as if people are talking about you or special personal messages are being communicated to you through the TV, radio, or other media. \nSomatic Delusions are false beliefs about your body - for example that a terrible physical illness exists or that something foreign is inside or passing through your body. \nDelusions of grandeur - for example when you believe that you are very special or have special powers or abilities. An example of a grandiouse delusion is thinking you are a famous rock star. \nHallucinations - Hallucinations can take a number of different forms - they can be: \nVisual (seeing things that are not there or that other people cannot see), \nAuditory (hearing voices that other people can't hear, \nTactile (feeling things that other people don't feel or something touching your skin that isn't there.) \nOlfactory (smelling things that other people cannot smell, or not smelling the same thing that other people do smell) \nGustatory experiences (tasting things that isn't there) \nDisorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence) - these are also called "word salads". \nGrossly disorganized or catatonic behavior (An abnormal condition variously characterized by stupor/innactivity, mania, and either rigidity or extreme flexibility of the limbs). \nNegative symptoms, these are the lack of important abilities. Some of these include: \nlack of emotion - the inability to enjoy acitivities as much as before \nLow energy - the person sits around and sleeps much more than normal \nlack of interest in life, low motivation \nAffective flattening - a blank, blunted facial experession or less lively facial movements or physical movements. \nAlogia (difficulty or inability to speak) \nInappropriate social skills or lack of interest or ability to socialize with other people \nInability to make friends or keep friends, or not caring to have friends \nSocial isolation - person spends most of the day alone or only with close family\n\nNote: Only one Criterion A symptom is required if delusions are bizarre or hallucinations consist of a voice keeping up a running commentary on the person’s behavior or thoughts, or two or more voices conversing with each other.
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Here are a few symptoms to get your started:\n    * delusions\n    * hallucinations\n    * disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence; speaking in abstracts). See thought disorder.\n    * grossly disorganized behavior (e.g. dressing inappropriately, crying frequently) or catatonic behavior\n    * negative symptoms, i.e., affective flattening (lack or decline in emotional response), alogia (lack or decline in speech), or avolition (lack or decline in motivation).\n\nTaken from...
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There is no known single cause of schizophrenia. Genetics play a huge part.  Statistically if a parent has the disorder their children have a 10% chance of developing it.  If one identical twin has schizophrenia the chances for the other twin jump to 40-50%.  Another cause can be where the fetus did not receive enough nutrients from the mother leading to the brain not developing properly.  Viral infections also play a role in the disorder.
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Stress, depression, psychosis, illness
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There's actually no disorder called schizophrenia bipolar type (at least not in the US).  You may want to get an exact diagnosis from a doctor in writing; you'll need it when applying to nursing school because schizophrenia and bipolar are both mental illnesses protected under the ADA (they can't refuse to let you in school because of the condition unless it interferes with your ability to do your work or pass the classes; and you might be eligible for additional funding or help as well).
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If you believe the bible:\nYes, people can be possessed by evil spirits.\nNo, possession by evil spirits and the major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia are not the same thing.\nI know Christians who dearly love the Lord and who have led many people to Christ who have been diagosed with schizophrenia but who cope very well as long as they take the appropriate medications. It is really no different than someone who has diabetes and who has to take insulin. Demons do not respond to medications. If someone is possessed then the demons must be exorcised. (Identified by someone who has the "gift of the discerning of spirits" and then exorcised by God given faith). It is not possible for a Christian (someone who is indwelt by the Holy Spirit) to be demon possessed. I believe demon possession is fairly rare.\nThe brain is a very complex organ and like any organ it can malfunction and become diseased in many ways. Christians often treated persons suffering from diseases such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, senility and others as if they were demon possessed. Unfortunately some still do. But now we have scientific understanding of what causes these afflictions and they can be medically treated.\nI hope this is helpful. There is plenty of information on the internet about the causes and treatment of schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Peace
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If they haven't that would be a good thing to research.\nI don't think it would give you the outcome you might be thinking of though.  Maybe other disorders.\n\nMy aunt is bipolar and is not particularly interested in ghosts, aliens or anything like that.  She is slightly excessively religious, but that's all.\n\nMy brother is mildly autistic (not really a traditional mood disorder) and he used to have a strong interest in UFOs when he was little but has made no claims of seeing any, or any ghosts, and no longer seems to be very obsessed with them.\n\nI am also mildly schizoaffective (and very obsessive compulsive) but do not suffer from hallucinations.  I assume that one who did would likely include aliens or ghosts or goblins (whatever) although I haven't heard of most people expiriencing this.\n\nI am extremely irrational though at times and half to self-council myself to look at things logically, although sometimes I allow some delusions (typically involving ghosts) to stay unanalyzed.  I think my interest in science has actually helped me to not be more delusional than I am.
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Ever do drugs? \n\nI'd get a second opinion, if I were you...just in case. \n\nUnexplained mental problems are nothing to mess around with. This really is something that only a doctor should give you advice on, nobody here is qualified to give you a diagnosis regardless of their profession. It would be nothing but speculation and you really need to be checked out in person.