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Bear · 02-05-2010, 06:47 PM

I was diagnosed with psychosis first and then schizophrenia.
I actually asked my fiance this a while ago (she's a mental health nurse) and she said that schizophrenia is a specific kind of psychosis. Psychosis is a broader term which covers different illnesses.
At least thats what I think she said, I didn't quite understand to be honest.

(BTW, I love the term diagnosis "ping pong", not heard that one before!)

02-05-2010, 06:47 PM	#2
Bear Partially hibernating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK I am currently:	I was diagnosed with psychosis first and then schizophrenia. I actually asked my fiance this a while ago (she's a mental health nurse) and she said that schizophrenia is a specific kind of psychosis. Psychosis is a broader term which covers different illnesses. At least thats what I think she said, I didn't quite understand to be honest. (BTW, I love the term diagnosis "ping pong", not heard that one before!) Last edited by Bear : 02-05-2010 at 06:50 PM. Reason: wanted to add
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