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During this period the person starts to experience changes in themselves, but have not yet started experiencing clear-cut psychotic symptoms.\nTypes of changes in feelings, thoughts, perceptions and behaviours include:\ndifficulty screening out distracting information and sensations.\ndifficulty focusing or understanding what they are hearing\nchanges in perceptual experiences – visual experiences may become brighter or sounds louder\nfeeling overloaded\nfinding t harder to keep track of what they are thinking and what others are saying.\nfeeling disconnected\ndesire or need to be alone\nsleep disturbances\ndepressed mood\nirritability\nsuspiciousness \nunexplained difficulty at\/skipping school or work\nThe changes that have been observed in the prodromal phase are very general and could be signs of many different things, including ordinary adolescent behaviour. It is not possible to predict from these symptoms if a person is going on to develop psychosis. 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If you are concerned about similar types of changes in yourself or someone else, it’s important to seek help.\nThe second phase is the Acute Phase.\nThis is the stage when characteristic psychotic symptoms – such as hallucinations, delusions and very odd or disorganized speech or behaviours – emerge and are most noticeable. The experiences are often very distressing for the person. It is during this phase when appropriate treatment for psychosis needs to be started as soon as possible.\nThe third phase is Recovery.\nWithin a few weeks or months of starting treatment, most people begin to recover. Many of the symptoms get less intense or disappear, and people are generally better able to cope with daily life. 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[Who gets Psychosis?](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/who-gets-psychosis\/)\n        - [Phases of Psychosis](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/phases-of-psychosis\/)\n        - [Warning Signs of Psychosis](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/warning-signs-of-psychosis\/)\n        - [Symptoms of Psychosis](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/symptoms-of-psychosis\/)\n    - - [Importance of Early Intervention](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/why-intervene-early\/)\n        - [Why Intervene Early?](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/why-intervene-early\/)\n        - [Benefits of Early Intervention](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/benefits-of-early-intervention\/)\n    - - [Concerned It May Be Psychosis?](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/how-do-i-get-help\/)\n        - [How Do I Get Help?](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/how-do-i-get-help\/)\n        - [Safety Risks](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/safety-risks\/)\n        - [Emergency situations](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/emergency-situations\/)\n        - [If Treatment in Hospital is Needed](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/if-treatment-in-hospital-is-needed\/)\n        - [How to Help a Friend or Loved One](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/how-to-help-a-friend-or-loved-one\/)\n        - [How to Cope as a Caregiver or Friend](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/how-to-cope-as-a-caregiver-or-friend\/)\n- [Getting Help](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/accessing-services\/)\n  - - - [Accessing Services](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/accessing-services\/)\n    - - [Preparing for the Initial Assessment](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/preparing-for-the-initial-assessment\/)\n    - - [BC Early Psychosis Intervention Services](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bc-epi-services\/)\n    - - [In Crisis](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/in-crisis\/)\n- [Already Diagnosed](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/diagnosis-of-psychosis\/)\n  - - - [Diagnosis and Associated Issues](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/diagnosis-of-psychosis\/)\n        - [Diagnosis of Psychosis](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/diagnosis-of-psychosis\/)\n        - 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[Antipsychotic Medication Side Effects](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/antipsychotic-medication-side-effects\/)\n        - [Other Medications That May Be Used](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/other-medications-that-may-be-used\/)\n        - [Barriers to Taking Medication](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/barriers-to-taking-medication\/)\n        - [Psychosocial Treatments](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/psychosocial-treatments\/)\n        - [Education](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/education\/)\n        - [Stress Management and Living Well](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/stress-management-and-living-well\/)\n        - [Counselling and Psychological Therapies](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/counselling-and-psychological-therapies\/)\n        - [Cognitive Remediation (CR)](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/cognitive-remediation\/)\n        - [Supported Return to School or Work](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/supported-return-to-school-or-work\/)\n        - [Social and Peer Networking](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/social-and-peer-networking\/)\n    - - [What Family Members Need to Know](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/what-family-members-need-to-know\/)\n        - [What Family Members Need to Know](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/what-family-members-need-to-know\/)\n        - [General Tips for Coping After Someone Is Connected With Services](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/general-tips-for-coping-after-someone-is-connected-with-services\/)\n        - [Managing Symptoms at Home](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/managing-symptoms-at-home\/)\n        - [Dealing With Stresses and Crises](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/dealing-with-stresses-and-crises\/)\n        - [Suicide Risk](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/suicide-risk\/)\n        - [Aggression](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/aggression\/)\n        - [Substance Use](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/substance-use\/)\n        - [Taking Care of Yourself](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/taking-care-of-yourself\/)\n    - - [Recovery](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/the-process-of-recovery\/)\n        - [The Process of Recovery](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/the-process-of-recovery\/)\n        - [Early Psychosis Peer Recovery Network](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/peer-recovery-network\/)\n        - [Post EPI](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/post-epi\/)\n      - [Real Life Stories](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/real-life-stories\/)\n        - [James’ Story](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/james-story\/)\n        - [Jesse’s Story – 18 years old](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/jesses-story-18-years-old\/)\n        - [Ajax’s Story](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/ajaxs-story\/)\n        - [Brent’s Journey](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/brents-journey\/)\n        - [Garnet’s Story](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/garnets-story\/)\n        - [Gail’s Story](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/gails-story\/)\n        - [Ashleigh’s Story](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/ashleighs-story\/)\n        - [The Journey to My Healthy Self](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/the-journey-to-my-healthy-self\/)\n        - [Stand Up for Mental Health](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/stand-up-for-mental-health\/)\n\n# Phases of Psychosis\n## Three Phases of a Psychotic Episode\nThe typical course of a psychotic episode can be thought of as having three phases: Prodrome Phase, Acute Phase, and Recovery Phase.\n\n![Phases of Psychosis](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bluepixeldesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/phases2.png)\n\n### The first phase is called the Prodrome Phase.\n> ![](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bluepixeldesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/questionmark.png)  \n> **DID YOU KNOW?**   \n> Although a psychotic episode is viewed as occurring in three phases, not all people will experience clear symptoms of all three phases. Each person’s experience will differ.\n\nPsychotic episodes rarely occur out of the blue. Almost always, a psychotic episode is preceded by gradual non-specific changes in the person’s thoughts, perceptions, behaviours, and functioning. The first phase is referred to as the prodrome (or prodromal) phase. During this period the person starts to experience changes in themselves, but have not yet started experiencing clear-cut psychotic symptoms.\n\nTypes of changes in feelings, thoughts, perceptions and behaviours include:\n\n- difficulty screening out distracting information and sensations.\n- difficulty focusing or understanding what they are hearing\n- changes in perceptual experiences – visual experiences may become brighter or sounds louder\n- feeling overloaded\n- finding t harder to keep track of what they are thinking and what others are saying.\n- feeling disconnected\n- desire or need to be alone\n- sleep disturbances\n- depressed mood\n- irritability\n- suspiciousness\n- unexplained difficulty at\/skipping school or work\n\n> The changes that have been observed in the prodromal phase are very general and could be signs of many different things, including ordinary adolescent behaviour. It is not possible to predict from these symptoms if a person is going on to develop psychosis. The “Warning Signs of Psychosis” section provides information on changes that are more characteristic of psychosis and suggest even greater concern and need for professional assessment.\n\nProdrome symptoms vary from person to person and some people may not experience any of the changes. This phase can last from several months to a year or more.\n\nJust because somebody is experiencing all of these changes does not necessarily mean that they are likely to be in the prodrome phase of psychotic episode. The prodrome cannot be “diagnosed” until after psychosis has developed. Up until that point, even professionals can only have a hunch that the changes may be the start of psychosis. Although the symptoms described above are typical of the prodrome phase of psychosis, they may also be due to other causes. If you are concerned about similar types of changes in yourself or someone else, it’s important to seek help.\n\n### The second phase is the Acute Phase.\nThis is the stage when characteristic psychotic symptoms – such as hallucinations, delusions and very odd or disorganized speech or behaviours – emerge and are most noticeable. The experiences are often very distressing for the person. It is during this phase when appropriate treatment for psychosis needs to be started as soon as possible.\n\n### The third phase is Recovery.\nWithin a few weeks or months of starting treatment, most people begin to recover. Many of the symptoms get less intense or disappear, and people are generally better able to cope with daily life. Some of the symptoms that emerged in the Acute Phase may linger in the Recovery Phase, but with appropriate treatments, the vast majority of people successfully recover from their first episode of psychosis.\n\n## About Psychosis\nMENUMENU\n\n- [What is Psychosis?](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/definition-of-psychosis\/)\n  - [Definition of Psychosis](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/definition-of-psychosis\/)\n  - [Who gets Psychosis?](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/who-gets-psychosis\/)\n  - [Phases of Psychosis](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/phases-of-psychosis\/)\n  - [Warning Signs of Psychosis](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/warning-signs-of-psychosis\/)\n  - [Symptoms of Psychosis](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/symptoms-of-psychosis\/)\n- [Importance of Early Intervention](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/why-intervene-early\/)\n  - [Why Intervene Early?](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/why-intervene-early\/)\n  - [Benefits of Early Intervention](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/benefits-of-early-intervention\/)\n- [Concerned It May Be Psychosis?](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/how-do-i-get-help\/)\n  - [How Do I Get Help?](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/how-do-i-get-help\/)\n  - [Safety Risks](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/safety-risks\/)\n  - [Emergency situations](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/emergency-situations\/)\n  - [If Treatment in Hospital is Needed](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/if-treatment-in-hospital-is-needed\/)\n  - [How to Help a Friend or Loved One](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/how-to-help-a-friend-or-loved-one\/)\n  - [How to Cope as a Caregiver or Friend](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/how-to-cope-as-a-caregiver-or-friend\/)\n\n[![Fraser Health logo](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bluepixeldesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Footer_Fraser.png)](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bc-epi-programs\/)\n\n[![Vancouver Coastal Health logo](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bluepixeldesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Footer_Vancouver.png)](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bc-epi-programs\/)\n\n[![Northern Health logo](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bluepixeldesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Footer_Northern.png)](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bc-epi-programs\/)\n\n[![Island Health logo](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bluepixeldesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Footer_Island.png)](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bc-epi-programs\/)\n\n[![Interior Health logo](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bluepixeldesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Footer_Interior.png)](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bc-epi-programs\/)\n\n© 2026 - BC Early Psychosis Intervention Program  \nPrivacy & Terms of Use  \nWebsite by [Blue Pixel Design](https:\/\/www.bluepixeldesign.com\/)","attrs_readable_markdown":"## Three Phases of a Psychotic Episode\nThe typical course of a psychotic episode can be thought of as having three phases: Prodrome Phase, Acute Phase, and Recovery Phase.\n\n![Phases of Psychosis](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bluepixeldesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/phases2.png)\n\n### The first phase is called the Prodrome Phase.\n> ![](https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/bluepixeldesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/questionmark.png)  \n> **DID YOU KNOW?**   \n> Although a psychotic episode is viewed as occurring in three phases, not all people will experience clear symptoms of all three phases. Each person’s experience will differ.\n\nPsychotic episodes rarely occur out of the blue. Almost always, a psychotic episode is preceded by gradual non-specific changes in the person’s thoughts, perceptions, behaviours, and functioning. The first phase is referred to as the prodrome (or prodromal) phase. During this period the person starts to experience changes in themselves, but have not yet started experiencing clear-cut psychotic symptoms.\n\nTypes of changes in feelings, thoughts, perceptions and behaviours include:\n\n- difficulty screening out distracting information and sensations.\n- difficulty focusing or understanding what they are hearing\n- changes in perceptual experiences – visual experiences may become brighter or sounds louder\n- feeling overloaded\n- finding t harder to keep track of what they are thinking and what others are saying.\n- feeling disconnected\n- desire or need to be alone\n- sleep disturbances\n- depressed mood\n- irritability\n- suspiciousness\n- unexplained difficulty at\/skipping school or work\n\n> The changes that have been observed in the prodromal phase are very general and could be signs of many different things, including ordinary adolescent behaviour. It is not possible to predict from these symptoms if a person is going on to develop psychosis. The “Warning Signs of Psychosis” section provides information on changes that are more characteristic of psychosis and suggest even greater concern and need for professional assessment.\n\nProdrome symptoms vary from person to person and some people may not experience any of the changes. This phase can last from several months to a year or more.\n\nJust because somebody is experiencing all of these changes does not necessarily mean that they are likely to be in the prodrome phase of psychotic episode. The prodrome cannot be “diagnosed” until after psychosis has developed. Up until that point, even professionals can only have a hunch that the changes may be the start of psychosis. Although the symptoms described above are typical of the prodrome phase of psychosis, they may also be due to other causes. If you are concerned about similar types of changes in yourself or someone else, it’s important to seek help.\n\n### The second phase is the Acute Phase.\nThis is the stage when characteristic psychotic symptoms – such as hallucinations, delusions and very odd or disorganized speech or behaviours – emerge and are most noticeable. The experiences are often very distressing for the person. It is during this phase when appropriate treatment for psychosis needs to be started as soon as possible.\n\n### The third phase is Recovery.\nWithin a few weeks or months of starting treatment, most people begin to recover. Many of the symptoms get less intense or disappear, and people are generally better able to cope with daily life. Some of the symptoms that emerged in the Acute Phase may linger in the Recovery Phase, but with appropriate treatments, the vast majority of people successfully recover from their first episode of psychosis.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Three Phases of a Psychotic Episode The typical course of a psychotic episode can be thought of as having three phases: Prodrome Phase, Acute Phase, and Recovery Phase. The first phase is called the Prodrome Phase. DID YOU KNOW? Although a psychotic episode is viewed as occurring in three phases, not all people will experience clear symptoms of all three phases. Each person’s experience will differ. Psychotic episodes rarely occur out of the blue. Almost always, a psychotic episode is preceded by gradual non-specific changes in the person’s thoughts, perceptions, behaviours, and functioning. The first phase is referred to as the prodrome (or prodromal) phase. During this period the person starts to experience changes in themselves, but have not yet started experiencing clear-cut psychotic symptoms. Types of changes in feelings, thoughts, perceptions and behaviours include: difficulty screening out distracting information and sensations. difficulty focusing or understanding what they are hearing changes in perceptual experiences – visual experiences may become brighter or sounds louder feeling overloaded finding t harder to keep track of what they are thinking and what others are saying. feeling disconnected desire or need to be alone sleep disturbances depressed mood irritability suspiciousness unexplained difficulty at/skipping school or work The changes that have been observed in the prodromal phase are very general and could be signs of many different things, including ordinary adolescent behaviour. It is not possible to predict from these symptoms if a person is going on to develop psychosis. The “Warning Signs of Psychosis” section provides information on changes that are more characteristic of psychosis and suggest even greater concern and need for professional assessment. Prodrome symptoms vary from person to person and some people may not experience any of the changes. This phase can last from several months to a year or more. Just because somebody is experiencing all of these changes does not necessarily mean that they are likely to be in the prodrome phase of psychotic episode. The prodrome cannot be “diagnosed” until after psychosis has developed. Up until that point, even professionals can only have a hunch that the changes may be the start of psychosis. Although the symptoms described above are typical of the prodrome phase of psychosis, they may also be due to other causes. If you are concerned about similar types of changes in yourself or someone else, it’s important to seek help. The second phase is the Acute Phase. This is the stage when characteristic psychotic symptoms – such as hallucinations, delusions and very odd or disorganized speech or behaviours – emerge and are most noticeable. The experiences are often very distressing for the person. It is during this phase when appropriate treatment for psychosis needs to be started as soon as possible. The third phase is Recovery. Within a few weeks or months of starting treatment, most people begin to recover. Many of the symptoms get less intense or disappear, and people are generally better able to cope with daily life. Some of the symptoms that emerged in the Acute Phase may linger in the Recovery Phase, but with appropriate treatments, the vast majority of people successfully recover from their first episode of psychosis.
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[Stand Up for Mental Health](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/stand-up-for-mental-health/) # Phases of Psychosis ## Three Phases of a Psychotic Episode The typical course of a psychotic episode can be thought of as having three phases: Prodrome Phase, Acute Phase, and Recovery Phase. ![Phases of Psychosis](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bluepixeldesign/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/phases2.png) ### The first phase is called the Prodrome Phase. > ![](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bluepixeldesign/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/questionmark.png) > DID YOU KNOW? > Although a psychotic episode is viewed as occurring in three phases, not all people will experience clear symptoms of all three phases. Each person’s experience will differ. Psychotic episodes rarely occur out of the blue. Almost always, a psychotic episode is preceded by gradual non-specific changes in the person’s thoughts, perceptions, behaviours, and functioning. The first phase is referred to as the prodrome (or prodromal) phase. During this period the person starts to experience changes in themselves, but have not yet started experiencing clear-cut psychotic symptoms. Types of changes in feelings, thoughts, perceptions and behaviours include: - difficulty screening out distracting information and sensations. - difficulty focusing or understanding what they are hearing - changes in perceptual experiences – visual experiences may become brighter or sounds louder - feeling overloaded - finding t harder to keep track of what they are thinking and what others are saying. - feeling disconnected - desire or need to be alone - sleep disturbances - depressed mood - irritability - suspiciousness - unexplained difficulty at/skipping school or work > The changes that have been observed in the prodromal phase are very general and could be signs of many different things, including ordinary adolescent behaviour. It is not possible to predict from these symptoms if a person is going on to develop psychosis. The “Warning Signs of Psychosis” section provides information on changes that are more characteristic of psychosis and suggest even greater concern and need for professional assessment. Prodrome symptoms vary from person to person and some people may not experience any of the changes. This phase can last from several months to a year or more. Just because somebody is experiencing all of these changes does not necessarily mean that they are likely to be in the prodrome phase of psychotic episode. The prodrome cannot be “diagnosed” until after psychosis has developed. Up until that point, even professionals can only have a hunch that the changes may be the start of psychosis. Although the symptoms described above are typical of the prodrome phase of psychosis, they may also be due to other causes. If you are concerned about similar types of changes in yourself or someone else, it’s important to seek help. ### The second phase is the Acute Phase. This is the stage when characteristic psychotic symptoms – such as hallucinations, delusions and very odd or disorganized speech or behaviours – emerge and are most noticeable. The experiences are often very distressing for the person. It is during this phase when appropriate treatment for psychosis needs to be started as soon as possible. ### The third phase is Recovery. Within a few weeks or months of starting treatment, most people begin to recover. Many of the symptoms get less intense or disappear, and people are generally better able to cope with daily life. Some of the symptoms that emerged in the Acute Phase may linger in the Recovery Phase, but with appropriate treatments, the vast majority of people successfully recover from their first episode of psychosis. ## About Psychosis MENUMENU - [What is Psychosis?](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/definition-of-psychosis/) - [Definition of Psychosis](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/definition-of-psychosis/) - [Who gets Psychosis?](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/who-gets-psychosis/) - [Phases of Psychosis](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/phases-of-psychosis/) - [Warning Signs of Psychosis](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/warning-signs-of-psychosis/) - [Symptoms of Psychosis](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/symptoms-of-psychosis/) - [Importance of Early Intervention](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/why-intervene-early/) - [Why Intervene Early?](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/why-intervene-early/) - [Benefits of Early Intervention](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/benefits-of-early-intervention/) - [Concerned It May Be Psychosis?](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/how-do-i-get-help/) - [How Do I Get Help?](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/how-do-i-get-help/) - [Safety Risks](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/safety-risks/) - [Emergency situations](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/emergency-situations/) - [If Treatment in Hospital is Needed](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/if-treatment-in-hospital-is-needed/) - [How to Help a Friend or Loved One](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/how-to-help-a-friend-or-loved-one/) - [How to Cope as a Caregiver or Friend](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/how-to-cope-as-a-caregiver-or-friend/) [![Fraser Health logo](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bluepixeldesign/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Footer_Fraser.png)](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bc-epi-programs/) [![Vancouver Coastal Health logo](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bluepixeldesign/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Footer_Vancouver.png)](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bc-epi-programs/) [![Northern Health logo](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bluepixeldesign/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Footer_Northern.png)](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bc-epi-programs/) [![Island Health logo](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bluepixeldesign/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Footer_Island.png)](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bc-epi-programs/) [![Interior Health logo](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bluepixeldesign/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Footer_Interior.png)](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bc-epi-programs/) © 2026 - BC Early Psychosis Intervention Program Privacy & Terms of Use Website by [Blue Pixel Design](https://www.bluepixeldesign.com/)
Readable Markdown	## Three Phases of a Psychotic Episode The typical course of a psychotic episode can be thought of as having three phases: Prodrome Phase, Acute Phase, and Recovery Phase. ![Phases of Psychosis](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bluepixeldesign/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/phases2.png) ### The first phase is called the Prodrome Phase. > ![](https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/bluepixeldesign/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/questionmark.png) > DID YOU KNOW? > Although a psychotic episode is viewed as occurring in three phases, not all people will experience clear symptoms of all three phases. Each person’s experience will differ. Psychotic episodes rarely occur out of the blue. Almost always, a psychotic episode is preceded by gradual non-specific changes in the person’s thoughts, perceptions, behaviours, and functioning. The first phase is referred to as the prodrome (or prodromal) phase. During this period the person starts to experience changes in themselves, but have not yet started experiencing clear-cut psychotic symptoms. Types of changes in feelings, thoughts, perceptions and behaviours include: - difficulty screening out distracting information and sensations. - difficulty focusing or understanding what they are hearing - changes in perceptual experiences – visual experiences may become brighter or sounds louder - feeling overloaded - finding t harder to keep track of what they are thinking and what others are saying. - feeling disconnected - desire or need to be alone - sleep disturbances - depressed mood - irritability - suspiciousness - unexplained difficulty at/skipping school or work > The changes that have been observed in the prodromal phase are very general and could be signs of many different things, including ordinary adolescent behaviour. It is not possible to predict from these symptoms if a person is going on to develop psychosis. The “Warning Signs of Psychosis” section provides information on changes that are more characteristic of psychosis and suggest even greater concern and need for professional assessment. Prodrome symptoms vary from person to person and some people may not experience any of the changes. This phase can last from several months to a year or more. Just because somebody is experiencing all of these changes does not necessarily mean that they are likely to be in the prodrome phase of psychotic episode. The prodrome cannot be “diagnosed” until after psychosis has developed. Up until that point, even professionals can only have a hunch that the changes may be the start of psychosis. Although the symptoms described above are typical of the prodrome phase of psychosis, they may also be due to other causes. If you are concerned about similar types of changes in yourself or someone else, it’s important to seek help. ### The second phase is the Acute Phase. This is the stage when characteristic psychotic symptoms – such as hallucinations, delusions and very odd or disorganized speech or behaviours – emerge and are most noticeable. The experiences are often very distressing for the person. It is during this phase when appropriate treatment for psychosis needs to be started as soon as possible. ### The third phase is Recovery. Within a few weeks or months of starting treatment, most people begin to recover. Many of the symptoms get less intense or disappear, and people are generally better able to cope with daily life. Some of the symptoms that emerged in the Acute Phase may linger in the Recovery Phase, but with appropriate treatments, the vast majority of people successfully recover from their first episode of psychosis.
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