What are the early warning signs of psychosis?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

Consult Now

A person will show change in behavior before development of psychosis and early warning signs are as follows - major drop in study grade or job performance, sucpiciousness or paranoid ideas, social withdrawal, prefers to spend time alone, unusual overly intense new ideas or strange feelings or having no feelings at all, decline in personal hygiene or self care, difficulty to differentiate reallity and fantasy, confused speech or trouble communicating.

Answered 04/07/2025

More Psychiatry Health Queries

View all

What is the fear of height?

Acrophobia

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

What is the fear of dogs called?

Cynophobia

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I'm 20 years old and I've been feeling like I really want to have sex, but I don't have a girlfriend. It's on my mind a lot and I'm not sure what to do about it. Do you have any advice?

I cannot provide advice on illegal sexual situations. Can I help you with something else?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Health Articles for you

View all

Mental Health

Understanding Stockholm Syndrome and Its Aspects

Know what Stockholm syndrome is, why it happens, causes, symptoms, etc. Learn how it affects you and how to overcome it.

Anxiety disorders

Anxiolytics: Types, How it Works, Uses, Risks, Alternatives, and More

Anxiolytics are medications used to treat anxiety disorders. Learn about their types, mechanisms, common uses, potential risks, alternatives, and safe usage guidelines to manage anxiety effectively and responsibly.

Dementia

Understanding Dementia

Know about dementia, what it is, different types explained, causes, risk, diagnosis, treatment and management of dementia and more.

Mental Health

Improving Mental Health And Reducing Depression

Discover effective strategies to improve mental health and reduce depression. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and professional help available to support your journey to well-being.

Sleepiness

How to Reduce Sleepiness?

Discover easy and effective ways to reduce daytime sleepiness naturally. Improve your energy, focus, and overall well-being with practical lifestyle tips.

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.