Thoughts may be slow in forming, or come extra fast or not at all. The person may jump from topic to topic, seem confused or have difficulty reaching easy conclusions. Thinking may be coloured by delusions and false beliefs that resist logical explanations. Others may experience grandiose delusionsand feel like Superman, capable of anything and invulnerable to danger. Some may feel a strong religious drive or mission to right the wrongs of the world.
Perceptual changes turn the world of the ill person topsy-survey.
The nerves carrying sensory messages to the brain from the eyes, ears, nose, skin, and taste buds become confused and the person sees, hears, smells, and feels sensations which are not real. These are called hallucinations. There is always the danger that the order will be obeyed. There may be hypersensitivity to sounds, tastes, and smells. The ring of a telephone may seem to be as loud as a fire alarm bell or a loved one'svoice as threatening as a lion's roar.