psychotic disorders

quintin · Newbie Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Posts: 27

Hi, I have a friend who has a problem. Everything was just fine until couple of days ago when he started being suspicious. He thought that everyone was teeming up against him. He also started "seeing" things. The day before yesterday he was scratching himself and kept saying that there is something on his arms. This kind of behavior really scares me. However, he came to himself yesterday. As if nothing was wrong. But I know that something is wrong. I just don't know what. Can you tell me something about this type of behavior?

norrie · Veteran Joined: 16 Sep 2005 Posts: 513

Hi, judging from what you have told me your friend did have some kind of crisis. The symptoms that you described, that were expressed in your friend, point me to make the following conclusion. He has some form of psychotic disorder. The hallucinations are one of those symptoms that are related with psychotic disorders. There are several things that can cause this type of condition. However, one is typical and appears in most of the cases. psychotic disorders happen to people who underwent some kind of stressful situations. Trauma may also cause this condition. You should talk to your friend about the problems that he might be having. I am sure that he will confide in you. The treatment of psychotic disorders is possible. It is done by supportive therapy and medications. Talking with close friends will also help.

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