10 Psychosis Symptoms
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7. Suicidal Thoughts and Actions
Many people with psychosis experience suicidal thoughts. In the absence of proper treatment, these thoughts may lead to suicidal actions. Intervention can be difficult because, depending on the severity of the psychosis, a person experiencing suicidal thoughts may act on them impulsively.
Certain conditions can promote or worsen suicidal thoughts. These include feelings of hopelessness, worsening health, withdrawal from loves ones, grief or a recent rejection, among others. The situation may be the tipping point that causes a person to act on their suicidal thoughts.
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