10 Signs I'm Slipping into Psychosis

Psychosis is symptom of schizophrenia (and other mental illnesses) where a person experiences difficulty determining what's real and what's not. In this video I share 10 signs that I'm slipping into psychosis. I also share strategies I use to try to avoid slipping into psychosis. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - General triggers for psychosis 02:20 - 1. Disturbed Sleep 03:43 - 2. Avoiding Medications 05:01 - 3. Hallucinations 06:50 - 4. Paranoia 08:33 - 5. Delusions 09:27 - 6. Excited about projects without followthrough 10:39 - 7. Selfcare is slipping 11:35 - 8. People are asking if I'm okay 13:32 - 9. Feeling removed 14:27 - 10. Difficulty keeping up with life 15:47 - It's helpful to develop a list of your own signs 16:43 - Strategies to avoid slipping into psychosis 22:02 - Share your signs 22:14 - Recommended Videos JOIN OUR ONLINE PEER SUPPORT COMMUNITY Join a welcoming community of your peers and find comfort in sharing your experiences. By joining our community, you can benefit from the support of others who understand what you’re going through. We offer live weekly facilitated video peer support groups and text channels to communicate about a wide range of topics. Join today and start feeling less alone with what you’re going through. • Schizophrenia Peer Support Community: https://www.schizophreniapeersupport.com • General Mental Illness Peer Support Community: https://www.onlinepeersupport.com HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL We depend on the support of our audience to create this valuable resource. If you have found our content helpful, please consider supporting us today. Your contribution can make a huge difference and enable us to continue providing valuable resources to those living with mental illness. • One-time donation: https://donate.stripe.com/9AQ6oV5S0eft5568ww • Monthly donation: https://www.patreon.com/livingwellwithschizophrenia MENTAL HEALTH APPAREL Wear your support for mental health! Our t-shirts, sweaters, and mugs not only spread awareness but also help support this channel. Pick up some mental health apparel today and make a statement while making a difference. https://livingwell.myspreadshop.com/ SPEAKING & CONSULTING Looking for an expert speaker or consultant for your upcoming event or project? With years of experience and a passion for mental health advocacy, I can provide the insight and inspiration you need to make a positive impact. Visit my speaking website to learn more! https://www.laurenkennedywest.com/ SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwellwithschizophrenia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livingwellschizophrenia Twitter: https://twitter.com/LWSchizophrenia Website: https://www.livingwellwithschizophrenia.org #schizophrenia #livingwellwithschizophrenia #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #psychosis