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A psychotic break occurs when a person experiences an episode of acute primary psychosis, generally for the first time,〔Susan W. Gray, ''Competency-based Assessments in Mental Health Practice'' (2011) p. 175〕 though it may also be after a significant symptom-free period. ==Causes== Many things can cause temporary psychosis. Environmental triggers, such as losing a loved one, are known to contribute, as may excessive stress,〔Otto Fenichel, ''The Psychoanalytic Theory of Neurosis'' (1946) p. 447〕 or the interaction of strong social demands with a pre-existing vulnerability of self.〔J. F. M. Gleeson et al, ''Psychotherapies for the Psychoses'' (2008). p. 59〕 Other causes that have been identified include lack of sleep, fever, brain damage, and even hypnosis.〔Eric Berne, ''A Layman's Guide to Psychiatry and Psychosis'' (1976) p. 149, 210, and 285〕 War/battlefield experience may also trigger a psychotic break:〔Raymond J. Scurfield, ''Healing Journeys vol 2'' (2006) p. 146〕 when reality becomes unbearable, the mind temporarily breaks with it.〔Otto Fenichel, ''The Psychoanalytic Theory of Neurosis'' (1946) p. 126〕 Parenthood may occasionally set off a psychotic break in men,〔Richard K. Reed, ''Birthing Fathers'' (2005) p. 69〕 as may giving birth in women who have previously denied their pregnancy.〔Jeanne Flavin, ''Our Bodies, Our Crimes'' (2009) p. 90〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Psychotic break」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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