Pyscosis Advice

[Ringwood]

Anybody had any experience or knowledge of Pyscosis? A family member has had a diagnosis of which i know nothing about this.

Is this a short or long term recovery? And what treatment is usually prescribed.

Thanks

 

[Professor]

Anybody had any experience or knowledge of Pyscosis? A family member has had a diagnosis of which i know nothing about this.

Is this a short or long term recovery? And what treatment is usually prescribed.

Thanks

Several things can cause psychosis-will depend on the underlying cause. Things like depression, stress and substance abuse have clear routes but can be a result of brain injury or dementia. On top of that bipolar disorder or schizophrenia can lead to it. There's medication of course but a lot of cognitive behavioural therapy is used now. No easy answers

 

[BLAZE]

Ask the psychiatrist about Aripiprazole. I'm on it for OCD and it has changed my life

It's low dosage and off label for OCD, but in it's regular dosage it's used for Psychosis

 

[Ringwood]

Several things can cause psychosis-will depend on the underlying cause. Things like depression, stress and substance abuse have clear routes but can be a result of brain injury or dementia. On top of that bipolar disorder or schizophrenia can lead to it. There's medication of course but a lot of cognitive behavioural therapy is used now. No easy answers

Appreciate that feedback

 

[Ringwood]

Ask the psychiatrist about Aripiprazole. I'm on it for OCD and it has changed my life

It's low dosage and off label for OCD, but in it's regular dosage it's used for Psychosis

He's been prescribed Olanzapine at the moment, not sure how long for but hopefully as an effect.