as in dementia
a very serious mental illness that makes you behave strangely or believe things that are not true
The patient suffers from some kind of psychosis.
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Recent Examples of psychosis
But people with a history of severe trauma or post traumatic stress should be cautious, as should people dealing with injuries, joint problems, seizures, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, or psychosis.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Shot locally in Los Angeles and based on an original idea by Nicholas Geisler (Bunk’d), who here made his feature directorial debut, Gulf of America follows a family who inherits a decaying desert motel, triggering an inescapable descent into greed, psychosis, and terror.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The program model gave priority to keeping people on their medications, many of which are monthly shots to guard against psychosis.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
OpenAI alone admitted that ChatGPT that more than half a million people were having conversations that showed signs of psychosis every week.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 18 Feb. 2026
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Shot locally in Los Angeles and based on an original idea by Nicholas Geisler (Bunk’d), who here made his feature directorial debut, Gulf of America follows a family who inherits a decaying desert motel, triggering an inescapable descent into greed, psychosis, and terror.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The program model gave priority to keeping people on their medications, many of which are monthly shots to guard against psychosis.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
OpenAI alone admitted that ChatGPT that more than half a million people were having conversations that showed signs of psychosis every week.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psychosis
Noun
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This condition is linked to dementia, cognitive decline and increased suicide risk.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In its definition of NPH, the Cleveland Clinic likened the condition’s symptoms to those of dementia but said that, unlike dementia, the condition can be reversed.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But for individuals experiencing schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, that validation may amplify paranoia, grandiosity, or self-destructive thinking.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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In schizophrenia, one type of psychotic disorder, exercise is believed to be neuroprotective, tamping down inflammation in the brain and spurring the release of chemicals that support and maintain brain cell growth.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Research also indicates that without adequate post-placement support, many families reenter shelter, reflecting ongoing housing instability.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the past several months, superintendents in large urban and suburban districts — including Natomas and Twin Rivers — have signed open letters to state legislators asking for more robust funding for schools, citing economic instability and labor disputes.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Psychosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psychosis. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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