While ‘psychotic’ is a commonly used word, in medical parlance it describes a specific condition. Psychosis is the condition wherein a person’s sense of reality is impaired. It is actually used to describe a subgroup of mental illnesses. It is characterized by an inability to think clearly, logically and rationally and, in consequence, results in the inability to comprehend reality, communicate well and behave in an appropriate manner.
There are various psychosis symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. Delusions are odd, irrational beliefs which aren’t normally acceptable to other people of similar cultures or groups. Hallucinations are inaccurate sensory perceptions perceived in the absence of real stimuli such as hearing voices which aren’t really there. Psychosis can also be caused by medical problems such as brain tumors, brain diseases, abuse of alcohol and drugs, dementia, HIV, epilepsy and even some prescription drugs.
People who suffer from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders often experience psychosis that manifests itself as strange behavior, thought process and speech. Here at Ramakrishna our specialists offer the best psychosis treatment to people who seek help.
While this is a commonly used word, in the world of psychiatry, agitation refers specifically to a condition which is characterized by heightened activity, restlessness or extreme arousal. It is a syndrome wherein a person is tense, confused, irritable or excited and it can last anywhere from a few minutes to hours and even weeks. It also includes aggressive and threatening or even violent behavior. It is increased by pain, fever, stress and so on. In and of itself, agitation is not necessarily a sign of mental illness but when combined with other symptoms and occurs in the context of impaired reality, it can indicate mental disease.
Agitation causes are many and varied and include allergic reactions, disease of the heart, lung, kidney or liver, intoxication from drugs or withdrawal from their abuse, delirium, alcohol intoxication or withdrawal, trauma, dementia, depression, schizophrenia and so on.
Thoughts of death occur to all of us at some point or the other. However those who think about suicide look at it very differently. Those contemplating suicide do it because they see it as an end to their emotional pain which has become unbearable. They feel helpless in their situation, utterly hopeless about the future, and see no easy way out. They have come to the fatalistic belief that they and the situation they are in is beyond anyone’s help. Generally the suicidal tendency symptoms are different in every person as different traumatic incidents or situations may lead them to suicidal tendencies.
People who are at risk of committing suicide usually have a number of things in common such as a family history of suicide (attempted or completed), a family history of mental health problems (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder and so on) and alcohol or drug abuse. If a person you know mentions suicide even if it is made out to be a joke, it must be taken very seriously. As you notice someone with suicidal tendency issues reach out to our expert psychiatrist specialists in Coimbatore to overcome the tendencies.
While alcoholism may have a social stigma attached to it, it is very important to understand that it is a disease. In fact, it is a chronic disease which, if untreated, can have fatal consequences. Addiction to alcohol is an overwhelming condition and the person suffering from it needs the support of as many people as possible to overcome it. Stopping the ingestion of alcohol leads to a host of painful alcohol withdrawal symptoms which comprise what is known as withdrawal.
Detoxification, or detox as it is known for short, is a medically supervised period of alcohol withdrawal. Symptoms are often dangerous and include nausea, sweating, agitation, paranoia, anxiety, seizures and even hallucinations. The process may last a few days and is the first step on the road to recovery from alcoholism. To overcome alcohol addiction it is important to seek help from top psychiatry specialists in Coimbatore. Here at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital we offer inpatient detoxification programmes to help patients overcome this debilitating disease.
When someone doesn't get the amount of sleep they need, they are sleep deprived. It is thought that about one-third of teenagers and adults don't get enough sleep, and this problem has gotten worse in recent years.
When we don't get enough sleep, it changes how we think and feel. Even if we only don't get enough sleep for one night, we can feel sleepy and irritable during the day, with slow thought, low energy, and a bad mood. Even though the short-term effects are more obvious, ongoing lack of sleep can make it more likely that you will have physical and mental health problems in the long run. There are various
symptoms of poor sleep like reduced attention, severe fatigue, slow thinking, and many more. If you notice any of the signs, get help from the best sleep specialists in Coimbatore.
Depression, also called major depressive disorder, is a common and dangerous illness that affects how you feel, think, and act. It can also be treated, which is good news. Depression makes you feel sad or makes you lose interest in things you used to enjoy. It can cause a number of mental and physical problems and make it harder to do your job and take care of your family.
There are various
signs of depression like changes in appetite, losing interest in favorite things, trouble falling asleep, and many more. Seek immediate help from the best depression specialists to get treated for depression.
