Supersensitivity psychosis
Super sensitivity psychosis is when a person who has been taking medication for a long time suddenly becomes very sensitive to the medicine, which can cause them to have psychotic symptoms or experiences that make them feel like they are losing touch with reality.
Think of it like a paper cut on your finger. At first, it might hurt a little bit, but you can still use your hand without much trouble. But if you keep touching the paper cut over and over again without giving it a chance to heal, it will start to hurt more and more until it becomes really painful and makes it hard for you to use your hand. In the same way, when a person takes medication for a long time, their brain can become very sensitive to it, which can cause them to have more severe symptoms than they did before.
Some common symptoms of super sensitivity psychosis include hallucinations (seeing, hearing, feeling or smelling things that aren't really there), delusions (strongly held beliefs that aren't based in reality), and disorganized thinking, speech, or behavior. These symptoms can be very scary and confusing for the person experiencing them, and they may need extra support, medication adjustments, or therapy to manage them.
It's important to know that supersensitivity psychosis is a rare side effect of medication, and many people who take medication for mental health conditions do not experience it. However, it is still important to talk with your doctor or mental health professional about any concerns or changes in symptoms you may be experiencing, so that they can help you manage your treatment and support your mental health.
Think of it like a paper cut on your finger. At first, it might hurt a little bit, but you can still use your hand without much trouble. But if you keep touching the paper cut over and over again without giving it a chance to heal, it will start to hurt more and more until it becomes really painful and makes it hard for you to use your hand. In the same way, when a person takes medication for a long time, their brain can become very sensitive to it, which can cause them to have more severe symptoms than they did before.
Some common symptoms of super sensitivity psychosis include hallucinations (seeing, hearing, feeling or smelling things that aren't really there), delusions (strongly held beliefs that aren't based in reality), and disorganized thinking, speech, or behavior. These symptoms can be very scary and confusing for the person experiencing them, and they may need extra support, medication adjustments, or therapy to manage them.
It's important to know that supersensitivity psychosis is a rare side effect of medication, and many people who take medication for mental health conditions do not experience it. However, it is still important to talk with your doctor or mental health professional about any concerns or changes in symptoms you may be experiencing, so that they can help you manage your treatment and support your mental health.