All people experience emotions: positive and not very strong and weak. They play an important role for humans. Nevertheless, quite often in nervous and emotional people there is acute psychosis. It will be discussed.
What is psychosis
So, we are surrounded by many people. All of them are distinguished by their character and behavior. But among them there are also those that stand out among others. In a bad way. Their behavior is inadequate. In most cases, acute psychosis played a role here.
Psychosis itself is a mental illness that manifests itself as inappropriate, unusual behavior for society. That is, a person suffering from this disease can easily be called inadequate. The reasons for its appearance are many. Nevertheless, let's talk about where this ailment can come from, and how to deal with it.
Causes of occurrence
Acute psychosis, the causes of which are quite extensive, most often occurs in adolescents and women of mature age. At this time, special changes take place in the human body, the mindset and consciousness change somewhat. If any unpleasant event occurs in this episode that will “hit the head”, then residual emotions can develop into acute psychosis.
Thus, we can say that the main reason for the occurrence of any mental deviation is an emotional shock. Usually negative. This can also include shock. So, people with a shaky psyche, suffering from paranoia, emotionally unstable and subject to sudden mood swings, are the first candidates for this disease. After all, their easiest way to shock or "put pressure on the brain."
Honestly, acute psychosis, the treatment of which has not yet been carried out, may not occur for a long time. In other words, the patient has for quite some time been able to continue to live peacefully among healthy people. True, before the first shock. As soon as another shock occurs - wait for tantrums and psychoses.
Does it go by itself
Many people very often ask the question: "Do mental abnormalities go away on their own?" As mentioned above, a person who was struck by acute psychosis can live quietly among healthy people for some time. But at one fine moment, "patience will come to an end" - there will be an outbreak, after which the patient will calm down again. Thus, the nature of the disease is cyclical. From time to time, psychoses will appear again and again. There is no way to do without external intervention.
Although many psychologists argue that acute psychosis, the treatment of which has not yet been carried out, may be temporary. That is, with a low degree of probability, the patient has a chance of healing without undue interference. In fact, those psychoses that are associated with age periods and hormonal malfunctions pass independently.
So, before proceeding to a more detailed study and radiation of the problem, let's talk who is most affected by this disease. Indeed, the nature of “healing” depends on many factors.
Who is most exposed
As a rule, adolescents and people close to age-related crises are most affected by psychosis . At this time, hormones are seething and naughty in the body. They are known to play a huge role in the behavior of all living things.
In addition, acute psychosis is often found as a “side effect” of intoxication or traumatic brain injuries. In truth, any trauma caused to the body can cause mental deviations. Do not forget about some diseases that can also cause this ailment. These include severe operations and infectious diseases, especially severe ones. In addition, acute reactive psychosis is quite common in women who have experienced abortion or the death of their own children. The shock from such "news" is so terrible that the body literally "gets out of control."
Affect
One of the manifestations of acute psychosis is an affective state. Probably everyone knows it. This is that short, sharp period of time when a person does not understand what he is doing. Affect occurs, as a rule, in emergency situations that threaten life (natural disasters, fire, and so on). May occur in excited and inhibited forms. In the first case, the patient begins to make sharp, panic movements, rushes from side to side, asks for help and runs off somewhere (usually in the face of danger). When acute psychosis ceases, the sick either do not remember what is happening, or muddy particles of memories remain in the head.
During a retarded reaction, as you might guess, the patient has partial or complete immobilization (or, more simply, a stupor). During this period, speechlessness is lost, one of two pictures freezes on the face: indifference to everything or horror. A similar state can last from several minutes to several hours.
Ganser Syndrome
Ganser syndrome is a fairly common acute psychosis. Its treatment is almost impossible. During attacks, the patient answers the question clearly understood by him incorrectly. With all this, for him, any words sound joking. The patient laughs, fools around and gets lost in space. He doesn’t understand what kind of people surround him. Instead of laughter, crying and sobs may appear.
Pseudo-dementia
A simpler name for this type of psychosis is false dementia. A person answers simple questions very stupidly, and for something complex is able to give the right answer. His behavior will also shock, however, it does not pose a danger. A large one can eat eggs directly with shells, put shoes on their hands, pull trousers over their heads, and a jacket over their legs. With all this, a silly smile can be on your face. Memories after the "climax" - as if everything happened in a dream.
Puerilism
Acute psychosis, the symptoms of which are manifested in the childish behavior of an absolutely adult, is called puerilism. The patient is not able to perform basic actions, makes gross mistakes, calls all aunts and uncles, lisps, teases, and generally behaves "like a small child." Children's phrases and manners fly from the lips. Nevertheless, adult behavior remains. For example, the habit of smoking or painting.
Hysterical stupor
Another acute psychosis is hysterical stupor. It manifests itself in approximately the same way as a stupor in principle. A person refuses food and water, can stare at one point for a long time, anger or despair is reflected on his face, and the body is tense. At the slightest mention of a stressful or shocking situation, the patient turns red, falls into hysteria, his pulse quickens. It can pass on its own, but entail paralysis, impaired gait and other hysterical symptoms.
Breaking
Acute alcoholic psychosis (or narcotic) in the common people is called brittle. It is caused by a reaction of the body to a lack of alcohol or a drug. It occurs, as a rule, due to dependence on harmful substances. During psychosis, there is increased excitability and aggression. Having woken up, the patient is unlikely to remember what was happening.
How to treat
Now that we know what acute psychosis, symptoms, and the most vulnerable categories of people are, we can talk about how to get rid of the disease.
To begin with, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of the disease. For this, as a rule, isolation of the patient is necessary. In an excited state, the patient is given antipsychotics and tranquilizers. At times of depression, antidepressants are usually given.
A special role is played by psychotherapy and conversations with a psychologist. When the main cause of psychosis is found, it is very likely to be cured by talking and calming.