Psychotic depression

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

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