Receiving a diagnosis often brings mixed emotions, ranging from devastation to relief at having a "name" for the struggle. Young Man on Being Diagnosed With Psychosis
: A frequent symptom is the feeling of being "vortexed" into one's own mind, a sensation described as being physically sucked away from reality into a dark, incomprehensible space. The Diagnostic Process Young Man on Being Diagnosed With Psychosis
The period before and during a first psychotic episode is frequently described as terrifying and isolating. Receiving a diagnosis often brings mixed emotions, ranging