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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Psychosis, e.g., paranoia, hallucinations, or delusions. Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks of a traumatic event are similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Unexplained or general aches and pains. Difficulty thinking, focusing, remembering, or making decisions. They may neglect their hygiene, health, or sleep or eat poorly.

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psychosis, violence, and the fear of madness

Clinical Philosophy

what the BPS report says In contrast to media stereotypes, in reality few people who experience paranoia or hear distressing voices ever hurt anyone else. It is very slightly more common for people with psychiatric diagnoses to commit violent crimes than for those without such diagnoses.