If you treat others badly, they have every right to disconnect themselves from you.

How you treat yourself is one thing, but how you treat others is a choice. You don’t get to treat people like trash and then claim no responsibility and blame it on mental illness. Seek help. If someone is is abusive to those around them, mental illness is not an excuse and, if that person is… Read More If you treat others badly, they have every right to disconnect themselves from you.

Drug- or alcohol-related psychosis

Psychosis can be triggered by the use of alcohol or drugs, including stimulants such as methamphetamine and cocaine. Hallucinogenic drugs like LSD often cause users to see things that aren’t really there, but this effect is temporary. Some prescription drugs like steroids and stimulants can also cause symptoms of psychosis. People who have an addition to… Read More Drug- or alcohol-related psychosis

What happens if psychosis goes untreated?

Psychosis doesn’t have many medical complications. However, if left untreated, it can be challenging for people experiencing psychosis to take good care of themselves. That could cause other illnesses to go untreated. Most people who experience psychosis will recover with proper treatment. The idea that early treatment leads to better outcomes is a standard in medicine. From cancer to coronaries, we find… Read More What happens if psychosis goes untreated?