It is unusual for a person with serious mental illness (SMI) to suddenly lose total control of thoughts, feelings and behavior, without there being some warning signs that the person or his family members have recognized. There may be a variety of behaviors and symptoms that give rise to mounting concern. These can be:
- Sleeplessness
- Ritualistic preoccupation with certain activities
- Being suspicious
- Unpredictable outbursts
- Seeking quiet or isolation
- Changes in mood
- Demonstrating bizarre behavior
There may be other signs that are specific to the person rather than to the disorder itself that make the family knowledge of the person so important.
It is unusual for a person with serious mental illness (SMI) to
suddenly lose total control of thoughts, feelings and behavior,
without there being some warning signs that the person or his
family members have recognized. There may be a...
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It is unusual for a person with serious mental illness (SMI) to suddenly lose total control of thoughts, feelings and behavior, without there being some warning signs that the person or his family members have recognized. There may be a variety of behaviors and symptoms that give rise to mounting concern. These can be:
