Posted by Cam W. on November 1, 2001, at 0:25:33
In reply to Re: Effexor an Anti-Psychotic or Anti-Depressant?, posted by Dreamy on October 31, 2001, at 16:03:06
> What would psychoses be described as?
> Hallucinations?
> Hearing voices?
> Schizophrenic episodes?Dreamy - psychosis is characterized by a gross impairment in reality testing. The individual incorrectly evaluates the accuracy of his/her perceptions and thoughts and makes incorrect references about external reality, even in the face of contrary evidence (actually this sounds like the definition of a politician or those who act on the board of any professional licencing board ;^p). Psychosis is often characterized by regressive behavior (eg. withdrawing into oneself or "negative symptoms"), inappropriate mood (eg. mood incongruent behavior, such as laughing at a funeral), and diminished impulse control. Example of psychosis are what you have listed above (ie. auditory or visual hallucinations, delusions, etc.). - Cam
poster:Cam W.
thread:82693
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20011025/msgs/82822.html