A 48-year-old member asked:
what causes psychosis?
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Dr. Imad Khreimanswered
Psychiatry 39 years experience
???????: that is the million dollar question. however, people with genertic preparedness can develop psychosis under stresss. also certain meds and chemicals can increase the risk and at times precipitate psychosis. i.e. stimulants such as those used to treat ASHD, Cannabinoids increase the risk of psychosis by 700%... other street drugs may do so as well
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Can pineal tumors be a cause of psychosis?
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Rarely: There are case reports in the medical literature of pineal tumors causing psychosis. That means it happens so rarely that when it does, someone writes a paper about it!
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Can working with mk801 cause psychosis?
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Ingestion: Not sure what you mean by "working with" but certainly there are risks from ingestion, see: http://sgoti.Ws/ytlhwg.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
My question is what causes permanent psychosis?
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Dr. Andrew Hoanswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Many causes: That are known, and then many more that are yet to be learned. Keep in mind also that psychosis is usually not permanent. Voices and other hallucinations come and go, for example. Take the example of psychosis due to drug use, is that a permanent psychosis? It depends on whether the person keeps on using the hallucinogenic drug.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Does Petit mal cause psychosis.
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Petite mal: No , petite mal does not cause psychosis.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
What can cause psychosis and what is the treatment?
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Dr. John Moranvilleanswered
Psychiatry 36 years experience
Many possibilities: Depends on what specific symptoms. Paranoia, hallucinations, delusions? Drugs such as amphetamines, cocaine, even MJ or opiates. Can be associated with depression or other mental illness. Some medications esp steroids. Anything that effects the brain. There are many treatments. Talk to your doctor. Probably need to see psychiatrist
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