Psychotic Disorders

People with psychotic disorders experience symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, which may include feelings of persecution or false beliefs, such as the feeling that someone is trying to hurt them. In addition, their reactions may not be adapted to the situation: laughing in sad situations, crying in happy situations, etc.

The main disorder in this group is schizophrenia, but not the only one. Psychotic symptoms may be the result of health problems in various body systems, such as abnormalities in the thyroid gland, which may cause symptoms of depression or temporary psychosis. In addition, infections, drug abuse, breathing difficulties and other neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's and epilepsy, may also lead to the appearance of psychotic symptoms.

The loss of the ability to distinguish between imagination and reality is a common denominator for these disorders, where schizophrenia often begins early in life but can also develop at a later stage.

Psychotic disorders caused by health conditions are more common among the older population and among senior citizens. An accurate diagnosis can ensure effective treatment, which includes psychotherapy and medication, thereby maintaining a high quality of life and maintaining the patient's health.