Professional Faqs: What Happens If Psychosis Is Left Untreated?
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Expert opinion from Piyush Puri
MBBS · 1 years of experience · India
Untreated psychosis can affect the overall quality of life, including work, school, personal relationships, and with society at large. Symptoms of psychosis can be very disabling and get worse over time if left untreated. Some studies have suggested that untreated psychosis can lead to irreversible brain damage. Patient with psychosis cannot take care of themselves and hence they become a burden to the family and the society.
Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy
M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA
If untreated, individuals with psychosis may engage in self harm. Recovery from this condition is good with proper medication and therapy.
Expert opinion from Sai Kiran Kumar K
MBBS, MD · 9 years of experience · India
Untreated psychosis may lead to substance abuse. Like having drugs. Alcohol misuse. Increased risk of suicide.
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