- [Narrator] Hey there
Psych2Goers, welcome back. We are so grateful for all
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more accessible to everyone. So, thank you. Now, let's continue. What do you understand from
the term psychotic disorder? Are you familiar with the term psychosis? What are some of the defining features of a psychotic disorder? Knowing the answer to these can be really helpful in
recognizing disorder early and ensuring proper treatment. Here are five signs of
a psychotic disorder. Before we begin, we would like
to mention that this video is created for educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute
a professional diagnosis. If you suspect you or someone else may have a psychotic disorder or any mental health condition, we highly advise you to seek help from a qualified mental
health professional. Now, back to the video. Number one, delusions. Delusions are fixed
beliefs that do not change, even when there's evidence
that goes against it. The most common type is
a persecutory delusion, the belief that someone
is out to get them. There's also a grandious delusion where a person believes
he or she is exceptional beyond everyone else. Do you know of someone
who strongly believed that the world would end in 2020? That's an example of nihilistic delusion, which is where they believe a
major catastrophe will occur. If a person is developing
any such delusions, it might be a good reason
to visit your therapist as it can be caused by an
underlying psychotic disorder. Number two, hallucinations. Have you ever heard about someone seeing things that others couldn't? People who perceive things
that are not actually there may be experiencing a hallucination. This could be the belief
that you see a person when they're really not there or hear voices when
there's no one talking. However, it's important to note that experiencing hallucinations alone does not mean you have
a psychotic disorder. It may be a common experience, especially in certain cultural contexts. However, consulting a
therapist might be a good idea, just to be sure. Number three, disorganized thinking. "Do you remember that time we
went to the amusement park? Oh, I really wanna study right now. Maybe we should book a trip to Italy." This sentence is an example
of disorganized thinking. Disorganized thinking is often inferred from a person's speech and is reflected when a
person constantly switches from one topic to another. Another instance of disorganized
thinking is derailment, where a person just goes on numerous and many unrelated tangents. If you notice such
discrepancies in speech, be sure to consult with your therapist to get to its root cause. Number four, grossly disorganized or abnormal motor behavior,
including catatonia. Behavior is any observable
action one does usually. However, for those suffering
from a psychotic disorder, even everyday behavior
becomes a challenge. Deviation and behavior from the norm is a major telltale sign of an underlying psychotic disorder. Disorganized behavior can
be manifested in many ways, like in unpredictable agitation. In one such disorder, catatonia, a person has decreased
reactivity to the environment. They could completely stop moving and remain still in a certain posture for long periods of time, which is called mutism and stupor, or excessively move with no purpose, which is called catatonic excitement. And number five, negative symptoms. It does not mean that the
person is negative emotionally. It's called negative
because they lack features that the typical person may have. It refers to an absence of certain factors that are present in those not
suffering from a disorder. For example, a person may exhibit less goal-directed
movements called abolition, or be less able to
experience positive emotions from pleasurable things called anhedonia. A person might also show
less emotional expression by reducing facial contact, eye contact, or movements of the hands or arms that normally compliment speech. These are five signs of a
psychotic disorder as indicated in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" or the "DSM-5." However, the purpose of
this video is to inform, and by no means should be considered as a means for self-diagnosis. If you feel you or someone around you can relate to any of these signs, it's highly recommended that
you opt for professional help. If you found this video insightful, be sure to like and share this video with someone who might benefit from it. Subscribe to Psych2Go for more content and thanks for watching. We'll see you soon.
