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    psychotic
    /sʌɪˈkɒtɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to, denoting, or affected with a psychosis: "a psychotic disturbance"

    noun

    • 1. a person affected with a psychosis.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › psychoticPsychotic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PSYCHOTIC is of, relating to, marked by, or affected with psychosis. How to use psychotic in a sentence.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PsychosisPsychosis - Wikipedia

    Psychosis is a condition of the mind or psyche that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not real. [3] . Symptoms may include delusions and hallucinations, among other features. [3] . Additional symptoms are incoherent speech and behavior that is inappropriate for a given situation. [3] .

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPSYCHOTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PSYCHOTIC definition: 1. suffering from psychosis (= severe mental illness): 2. suffering from psychosis (= severe…. Learn more.

  5. www.nimh.nih.gov › health › publicationsUnderstanding Psychosis - National Institute of Mental Health...

    Psychosis refers to a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. During an episode of psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are disrupted and they may have difficulty recognizing what is real and what is not.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › psychoticPSYCHOTIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Psychotic definition: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting psychosis. See examples of PSYCHOTIC used in a sentence.

  7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › symptomsPsychosis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Types & Treatment

    May 15, 2022 · Psychosis refers to symptoms that happen when a person is disconnected from reality. It may involve hallucinations or delusions, and it can happen for many reasons.

  8. www.healthline.com › health › psychosisPsychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors - Healthline

    Mar 27, 2023 · Psychosis is a serious mental disorder characterized by a disconnect from reality. We’ll explain the symptoms and causes as well as risk factors.

  9. www.verywellhealth.com › psychosis-5104844Psychosis: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

    Oct 12, 2023 · Psychosis is a condition that causes a person to lose touch with reality. Learn more about psychosis, including common traits and treatments.

  10. www.psychologytoday.com › intl › basicsPsychosis | Psychology Today

    Reviewed by Psychology Today Staff. Psychosis occurs when an individual loses touch with reality—a break that can be terrifying to experience or to observe in a loved one. Psychosis...

  11. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-healthWhat is psychosis? - Mind

    Psychosis (also called a 'psychotic experience' or 'psychotic episode') is when you perceive or interpret reality in a very different way from people around you. You might be said to 'lose touch' with reality. The most common types of psychotic experiences are hallucinations, delusions and disorganised thinking and speech.