Psychosis- Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder

There are various types of Psychosis which as Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder, etc. Persons with these type of Illnesses gets false beliefs about themselves, others, and the world. They feel that others are planning and trying to harm or kill him, they are giving poison in his food, others are talking about him, somebody has inserted some chip in his body so that others can track him, some others are inserting bad thoughts into his mind, his thoughts are been broadcasted throughout the world so that he cannot think, his relatives or neighbors are spying on him, his spouse is having an affair with others, etc. They also become suspicious and doubt others' acts and words against them. They may believe that others are doing black magic against them. 

They might hear voices that are not real. They may feel that somebody is talking to them or some persons are talking about them. They might hear commands to do some acts which might lead to even homicidal acts and harming others. They might see things that are not real like somebody is coming to assault them. 

They might talk irrelevantly, might behave in odd ways, withdraw from social contacts and activities, their personal hygiene might be poor, and their emotional expressions might be lower than their previous state. 

Treatment of Psychosis

Psychosis is treated with Antipsychotic medicines.

Mood Disorder- Mania, Depression, etc

Persons with mood disorders are having changes in their mood and emotion either an elevated mood or depressive mood. The elevated state of mind is Mania and the depressive state of mind is Depression. In certain people, either only mania or depression can be seen. In others, mania and depression can occur alternatively and is usually called as Bipolar Affective Disorder.

In manic episodes the common characteristics are elevated mood, high in energy level, restlessness, running here and there, continuously doing activities without sleep or getting tired, and talking irrelevantly and continuously, they might say that they are having great power, skill, and talent. They might sing songs does religious activities even at midnight. 

In the depressive episode they might feel very depressed- low mood, loses interest in previously pleasurable activities, feel a reduction in their overall energy, their sleep might be disturbed, they might eat less, might be hopeless about their future, feel worthless about themselves, and believe they will not improve from their present state. They feel like committing suicide.

Treatment of Mood Disorder

Mood disorders are treated with mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. Psychotherapies like CBT, Interpersonal therapy, Psychoeducation, counseling, and lifestyle modification like sleep hygiene are given.

Anxiety Disorders

Persons with anxiety disorders feel irrational anxiety towards certain situations or things which is not currently dangerous to them. This can interfere with their daily activities. They might be fearful to social situations,closed spaces. During anxiety attacks, they might experience palpitation,chest pain,choking sensation, dizziness,feeling of unreality ,fear of dying,loosing control or going mad.

People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder may have repeated irrational ideas ,images or impulses coming to their mind or can repeat certain activities like washing hands repeatedly,

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are treated with psychotherapy,CBT,Hypnosis,Relaxation etc and antianxiety medicines