For service users, families, friends or anyone with concerns. When someone cannot tell the difference between what is real and what is imaginary, they may be described as having a 'psychotic' illness. The most common type of psychosis is schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is different for each person, but usually involves a dramatic disturbance in thoughts and feelings and results in behaviour that may seem odd to other people. Some people hear voices, others see things which are not there, or feel they are being persecuted.
Some people only experience one episode of psychosis and some recover from schizophrenia.
For example, you may think that you have special powers. For example you may hear voices talking about you. This can make conversations difficult. Inappropriate behaviour, for example taking your clothes off in public. Lack of awareness of other people's feelings.