The quiet symptoms of psychosis that people often miss
Some people think psychosis is only about hallucinations or delusions. Those symptoms tend to get the most attention because they are more visible, more alarming, and easier for other people to recognize. But many people I work with struggle just as much, sometimes more, with what are called “negative symptoms.”
Can you have a healthy relationship if you experience psychosis?
One of the fears people often carry after experiencing psychosis is the fear that relationships are no longer possible in the same way they once were. Some people worry they will never be fully understood again. Others feel ashamed about what happened during an episode, especially if it affected their partner, marriage, or family life.
Finding your footing after experiencing psychosis
In the days or weeks after an episode, things do not always fall back into place right away. Sometimes there is also a sense of embarrassment or confusion about what happened, especially if others were involved or if you were hospitalized. All of this is more common than people think.