A Psychotic Break VS Mental BreakDown, What Is The Difference Between Them?
“The Greatest Weapon Against Stress Is To Choose One Thought Over The Other”
Life is so stressful, whether it is from work, or from study or both of them, and unfortunately, we begin to realize the effect of this stress on our lives late.
When stress continues to accumulate in your life and you don’t have the skills and resources to cope with it, eventually something will have to give.
Unfortunately, it is often your mental or emotional health that breaks before the external pressures are relieved, and this can lead to nothing but a mental breakdown.
When the stress levels become high in the sky to a level that you can endure, you begin to experience a sudden change in your mental and emotional composure. You might even begin to experience symptoms of psychosis.
In this blog, we will discuss the difference between having a mental breakdown and experiencing psychosis, from the difference between the symptoms of both of them, and the treatment options for both of them.
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What Is Mental BreakDown?
As we mentioned in the previous blog “What Is Mental BreakDown?”. The mental breakdown is not a mental disorder, it is more like a state that refers to a perceived crisis in someone’s mental or emotional health.
What Causes Mental Breakdown?
Usually, mental or nervous breakdown happens due to the continuous stress that a person might face in their lives, which increases to an extent that they can no longer cope.
What Are The Symptoms Of Mental BreakDown?
Although mental breakdown is not technically a mental health disorder, it can still be detected through some of the symptoms, and here are some of these symptoms:
- Depressed mood
- Lack of Motivation
- Loss of interest in activities
- Mood swings
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Hallucinations
What Is a Psychotic Break?
Suffering from mental breakdown doesn’t exclude having psychosis, however, a psychotic break refers specifically to an episode of psychosis.
The most obvious symptoms of having a Psychotic Break, are delusional thoughts and beliefs, auditory and visual hallucinations, and paranoia. It is incredibly difficult to accurately diagnose a psychotic break on the surface, asking for help from a professional can help in diagnosing it.
Treatment for a Psychotic Break vs. a Mental Breakdown
It is crystal clear that any change in someone’s mental health is a great concern, and it must be taken into consideration to look for the right help needed at this point.
If someone you care about is experiencing distressing symptoms that seem to have come on suddenly, you can help by observing those changes and reaching out for help.
You can always reach out to Dr.Mona Reda if you are looking for Mental Health Consulting. You can always contact Dr.Mona Reda on 02 24159997- 01112169556 – 01002169556
Or visit the clinic at this address: 93 El Merghany Street Cairo, Egypt. You can also visit the official website for Dr.Mona Reda.
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Psychotic Break VS Mental BreakDown
