Call for Mental Health ServicesPsychosis is a clinical umbrella term used in mental health to describe a range of human experiences that many people encounter at some point in their lives—though how often these experiences happen, how strong they feel, and how long they last can be very different for each person. These experiences are not uncommon and can look different for each individual. Some of the most common include:
- Sensing things others don’t – Sometimes one of our five senses can be triggered without anything around us causing it. For example, we might hear a voice or see a shadow that others don’t notice.
- Strong new beliefs – We might start to believe something that others don’t share or that may not have much evidence behind it. For example, feeling like we’re being watched.
- Changes in thinking or speaking – It can become harder to share our thoughts clearly, or for others to follow what we’re saying.
- Trouble focusing or remembering – We might lose our train of thought more often or have a harder time solving problems.
- Feeling flat or unmotivated – Things that used to bring us joy may not anymore, or we might find it harder to talk or get going with daily activities.