Tips from ODSW February 2016: Sibling's Guide to Psychosis | Page 7
RECOGNISING THE SIGNS
OF PSYCHOSIS
Later Stage
Psychosis
Early Stage
Psychosis
Disorganized speech - switching topics
erratically
Restlessness
Low Mood
Suicidal thoughts or actions
Difficulty Concentrating
Suspiciousness
Sleep Changes – Sleeping too
much or not enough
Fear
Withdrawal from family and
friends
Difficulty functioning
Delusions
Hallucinations
Low mood
Anxiety
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