Psychosis: What It Actually Feels Like, Fact vs. Fiction

About this episode

What does psychosis actually feel like? Licensed therapist Kati Morton separates myth from fact, breaking down what psychosis is, how delusions and hallucinations develop, and what recovery looks like. We cover whether psychosis means schizophrenia, hallucinations and delusions, grief-induced perceptions, what the brain does during a delusion, sleep deprivation, stress, and drugs, how to respond to paranoia, violence myths, lack of insight, and early intervention and relapse. EPISODE SPONSOR: Looking for specialized trauma therapy? Learn more about Rebound: https://hellorebound.com/askkatianything Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Psychosis and Common Misconceptions 01:47 Does Having Psychosis Mean You Have Schizophrenia? 07:07 What Does Psychosis Actually Look Like? (Hallucinations & Delusions) 14:09 Breaking Down the DSM Criteria for Schizophrenia 19:30 Hearing Your Name vs. Experiencing Real Psychosis 24:12 Grief-Induced Perceptions vs. Psychotic Episodes 27:56 What Is the Brain Doing During a Delusion? 39:59 Can Sleep Deprivation, Stress, or Drugs Cause Psychosis? 48:26 Memory Gaps and Trauma Memories During Psychosis 56:15 How to Respond to Someone Experiencing Par