10 Psychosis Symptoms
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9. Catatonia
Catatonia is one of the more serious symptoms of psychosis. A person who experiences this symptom may not speak or move for extended periods. Other characteristics include posturing, staring, withdrawal, negativism and rigidity. Catatonia can also result in abnormalities in the body’s autonomic functions.
Treatment of catatonia typically involves medication. A doctor may begin by prescribing a benzodiazepine such as Alprazolam or Zolpidem. Other treatments for catatonia include brain stimulation via electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
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