Category: Psychosis
E13 – Understanding Psychosis, Religious Delusions and How I am Healing
Living with long-term psychosis can be an intense and isolating experience, especially when symptoms like religious delusions and paranoia take center stage. For individuals who experience these symptoms, reality may feel blurred and overwhelming, with thoughts and perceptions that seem profoundly real, yet difficult to share with others. Religious delusions—beliefs that one has a divine… Read more
E12 – Open Doors
Hello! Welcome to my blog. I wanted to share with you my story. My name is Nova October and I am a single mother living with: ADHD, Depression/Anxiety and Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder, Type 1. I am 38 years old and I have been living with and treated for mental illness since I was 8 years… Read more
E7 – Understanding the Mind: Anxiety, Paranoia, and Delusional Thinking
Hey there, lovely readers! 🌟 Today, we’re diving into a topic that affects many of us at some point in our lives: the differences between anxiety, paranoia, and delusional thinking. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they each represent distinct experiences. So, let’s break it down in an upbeat and approachable way! What is… Read more
E5 – Understanding Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment
Schizoaffective bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that combines elements of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Characterized by mood disturbances and psychotic symptoms, it poses unique challenges for those affected. In this blog, we will explore the diagnosis of schizoaffective bipolar disorder, its symptoms, and the available treatment options. What is Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder?… Read more
E4 – Understanding Psychosis: Definitions, Causes, Symptoms, Stages, and the Impact of Childhood Trauma
Psychosis is a mental health condition that profoundly affects how an individual perceives reality. It can manifest in various ways, leading to significant disruptions in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In this blog, we’ll explore the definition of psychosis, its causes, symptoms, stages, and how childhood trauma can predispose individuals to this condition. What is Psychosis?… Read more