Tips from ODSW February 2016: Caregiver's Guide to Psychosis | Página 20

PREVENTING RELAPSES
What is a relapse?
A relapse is the recurring symptoms
of the illness or deterioration in
the symptoms of the illness. A
relapse happens when young
people are overly stressed out, stop
taking medication or the dosage of
medication taken is not enough to
control the illness.

Early Warning Signs of Relapse
Anxiety,
anger

Restless, decreased
concentration

Irritable,
aggressive

Depressed,
mood swings

Notable change
in appetite

Disrupted
sleeping patterns

Social
withdrawal

Disruptive/ odd
behaviours

Deteriorated
functioning

Preoccupied

Suspicious

Motivation is
reduced

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