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Psychosis is a generic Psychiatric term for a Mental State often described as involving a "loss of contact with Reality ". ''Stedman's Medical Dictionary'' defines psychosis as "a severe mental disorder, with or without organic damage, characterized by derangement of personality and loss of contact with reality and causing deterioration of normal social functioning."1 People experiencing a psychotic episode may report changes and Disorganized Thinking . This is often accompanied by Lack Of Insight into the unusual or bizarre nature of their behaviour, as well as difficulty with social interaction and impairment in carrying out the activities of daily living. A wide variety of nervous system stressors, both organic and functional, can cause a psychotic reaction. This has led to the belief that psychosis is the 'fever' of mental illness—a serious but nonspecific indicator.2}}
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