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Could sleep deprivation cause psychosis in a schizo-affective person?
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Sleep deprivation : Sleep hygiene is extremely important for everyone but particularly for patients with a mental illness - prolonged sleep deprivation can trigger manic symptoms , lead to confusion. Disorientation and yes could exacerbate psychosis.
Answered 4/23/2014
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