What Are Psychotic Disorders?
When symptoms of psychotic disorders take hold, everyday experiences can feel confusing or unreal, causing individuals to lose touch with what's happening in their lives. But Mindfully Mended Psychiatry offers hope. Psychotic disorders can vary widely, and the most recognized types include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and brief psychotic disorder. Each type has its own features and challenges, but they share core symptoms that can disrupt daily life. Our team of therapists considers the schizophrenia spectrum when understanding psychotic disorders. The spectrum includes conditions that vary in intensity and symptom patterns, often involving psychosis where a person loses touch with reality. Some psychotic disorders may overlap with these conditions, like bipolar disorder, especially during intense mood swings or psychotic episodes. These disorders have complex causes, often linked to genetics, environment, and brain chemistry. When someone's behavior becomes strongly disconnected from reality, it is called psychotic behavior. Contact our Burleson, TX practice to schedule an appointment with our therapists. Mindfully Mended Psychiatry provides flexible treatment options with both in-person sessions and secure online platforms, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
How Are Psychotic Disorders Treated?
Mindfully Mended Psychiatry is committed to offering a well-rounded approach to care, addressing both the emotional and practical needs of each individual. Treatment for psychotic disorders focuses on reducing symptoms, supporting recovery, and helping individuals reconnect with their lives. Typically, a combination of medications and therapy proves most effective. Medications, including antipsychotic drugs that regulate brain chemistry, help reduce hallucinations and delusions. Therapy options, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy, provide strategies to handle symptoms and build coping skills that support their mental well-being.
What Are the Symptoms of Psychotic Disorders?
Symptoms of psychotic disorders can vary significantly, often impacting a person's perceptions, thoughts, and emotions. Some of the early signs of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders may seem subtle at first while others are more noticeable. Common symptoms include:
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Disorganized thinking
- Mood swings
- Social withdrawal
- Difficulty concentrating
- Reduced emotional expression
- Lack of motivation and loss of interest or energy in regular tasks
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Manage Disorders with Personalized Care and Support
At Mindfully Mended Psychiatry, our skilled professionals use evidence-based approaches and work with patients to build meaningful, effective treatment plans. Our treatments address the immediate and long-term needs of those living with psychotic disorders. With our commitment to a welcoming environment and our focus on individualized care, patients find peace of mind knowing they have a reliable partner on their journey to mental wellness. Contact Mindfully Mended Psychiatry in Burleson, TX to schedule a consultation to find caring support and effective treatments for managing psychotic disorders.