psychotic episodes

What Can Trigger A Psychotic Episode?

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What Can Trigger A Psychotic Episode? Psychosis could be triggered by a number of things, such as: Physical illness or injury. You may see or hear things if you have a high fever, head injury, or lead or mercury poisoning. If you have Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease you may also experience hallucinations or delusions.

What Does It Mean If Someone Has An Episode?

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What Does It Mean If Someone Has An Episode? What does it mean if someone has an episode? The period of time where people experience psychotic symptoms is known as an ‘episode’ of psychosis. Some people only experience a few episodes of psychosis, or a brief episode that lasts for a few days or weeks.