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Description and Symptoms of Psychotic Disorder  
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Tags: psychotic disorder, psychosis, hallucinations, thought disorder, symptoms

Psychotic disorders are a group of serious illnesses that affect the mind. These illnesses alter a person's ability to think clearly, make good judgments, respond emotionally, communicate effectively, understand reality and behave appropriately.

	Symptoms vary from person to person and may change over time. The major symptoms of psychotic disorders are hallucinations and delusions.
	Hallucinations are unusual sensory experiences or perceptions of things that aren't actually present, such as seeing things that aren't there, hearing voices, smelling odors, having a "funny" taste in your mouth and feeling sensations on your skin even though nothing is touching your body.
	Delusions are false beliefs that are persistent and organized, and that do not go away after receiving logical or accurate information. For example, a person who is certain his or her food is poisoned, even if it has been proven that the food is fine, is suffering from a delusion.
	Other possible symptoms of psychotic illnesses include:
	Disorganized or incoherent speech
	Confused thinking
	Strange, possibly dangerous behavior
	Slowed or unusual movements
	Loss of interest in personal hygiene
	Loss of interest in activities
	Problems at school or work and with relationships
	Cold, detached manner with the inability to express emotion
	Mood swings or other mood symptoms, such as depression or mania

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