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Acute Psychosis

Acute Psychosis

Psychosis is an illness where you lose touch with reality. Acute psychosis often happens in a short period of time. It affects your mind. It causes changes to the way you think, feel, and act. People with acute psychosis show signs like: Not being able to tell the difference between what is real and what is not. These are delusions. Feeling, hearing, or seeing things that are not noticed by other people. These are hallucinations. Changes in actions, thinking, and loss of interest in things you enjoy Acting in ways that are hard for others to understand Acute psychosis can be treated. It is important to pay attention to signs and to get help right away. Treatments work better and people get well more often when you get help quickly after having signs of psychosis. Treatments may include drugs and therapy. These things may help ease signs and avoid more problems. Recovery may differ from person to person. Some may recover quickly in a few weeks, months, or more.

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Acute Psychosis Discharge Instructions

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Psychosis is an illness where you lose touch with reality. Acute psychosis often happens in a short period of time. It affects your mind. It causes changes to the way you think, feel, and act. People with acute psychosis show signs like: Not being able to tell the difference between what is real and what is not. These are delusions. Feeling, hearing, or seeing things that are not noticed by other people. These are hallucinations. Changes in actions, thinking, and loss of interest in things you enjoy Acting in ways that are hard for others to understand Acute psychosis can be treated. It is important to pay attention to signs and to get help right away. Treatments work better and people get well more often when you get help quickly after having signs of psychosis. Treatments may include drugs and therapy. These things may help ease signs and avoid more problems. Recovery may differ from person to person. Some may recover quickly in a few weeks, months, or more.

What drugs may be needed?

Help lessen anxiety,Promote calm and clear thoughts,Ease signs of low mood,Help control muscle stiffness or shaking,Help decrease signs of psychosis,Help control mood changes

Will physical activity be limited?

Being active can help lower stress. Make a plan. Slowly add activity as you get stronger.,Do things together with your family and friends. This may help to gain energy and lower restlessness and low mood.

What changes to diet are needed?

Eat healthy foods. Keep meals simple, such as sandwiches, cut fruit or vegetables, shakes, or nutrition bars. Making it easier to eat will help you get the nutrients needed.,Be mindful of your diet and let your family or friends help you with your meals. Drugs may increase your weight. Sometimes acute psychosis may cause you to eat too little or too much.,Do not drink beer, wine, and mixed drinks (alcohol). This can cause sleep problems, low mood, and stress. Alcohol can change the effect of drugs ordered by the doctor.

What problems could happen?

Self injury,Need help with care,Schizophrenia,Suicidal thoughts or attempts

When do I need to call the doctor?

Any thoughts, comments, or behaviors of self harm or wanting to harm others,Signs of low mood, changes in behavior, poor sleep, anxiety, or lack of interest in life,Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there,Muscle spasm,Stiffness in muscles or limbs,Not able to eat or drink to keep up strength,Trouble breathing or fast heartbeat,Not taking drugs as ordered by the doctor

Body systems

Central Nervous System,Emergency Medicine,Mental Health,Therapy (Occupational, Physical, Speech, etc)

What are other common names?

Brief Psychosis,Psychoses,Psychosis

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This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care provider’s advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you.

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