That’s why getting treatment is so important.
What Is Psychosis and Psychotic Conditions?
When someone is experiencing psychosis, they are unable to distinguish between what is real and what is fantasy.
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It can be frightening to those experiencing it and their loved ones, but treatment options do exist.
However, without treatment, psychosis can be incredibly dangerous due to the loss of touch with reality.
Treatment usually includes a combination of psychotherapy, case management, and medication.
Typically, antipsychotic medications are the medications of choice, sometimes combined with mood stabilizers or antidepressants.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT) is most often used in the treatment of psychosis.
In fact, there is a specific protocol known as cognitive-behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBTp).
It is part of the Navigate Program, an early treatment program for those experiencing psychosis.
Acute Phase
Acute agitation can be managed with an antipsychotic, either with or without a benzodiazepine.
Long-Term Treatment
For ongoing treatment, there are several optionsfirst-generation antipsychotics,second-generation antipsychoticsand long-acting injections.
Typically, second-generation antipsychotics are newer medications with fewer side effects than first-generation ones.
Second-generation antipsychotics includeRisperdal(risperidone) andClozaril(clozapine).
The earlier you seek medical attention for symptoms of psychosis, the better your prognosis will be.
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