Psychotic depression

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Psychotic depression is one of the most severe forms of the general depressive diseases in which the person experiences moments of delusional or paranoid being. During such an episode, synesthesia may occur, including audio-visual hallucinations and erratic behavior. Psychotic depression is a chronic, cyclic condition. In general, the patient may have unremarkable general depressive episodes marked by moments of extreme psychosis. Suicide is most prevalent in patients affected by psychotic episodes. Increased stress and chemical abuse can initiate a psychotic episode.

Common Side effects of PD include:

suicidal thoughts

suicide attempts

Audio and or visual hallucination

Not feeling as you once did when well ( feelings of insanity )

Aggression

Frustration

Feelings of hopelessness

Most patients need intense aggressive treatment in hospital settings. This is mainly due to the suicide risk. Although the patient may suffer from audio and or visual hallucinations, it is not to be confused with schizophrenia as PD patients are aware that it is a hallucination they are having.