Some cases of Psychosis May be Caused by Microbes and Viruses

Did you know that? I didn't, until recently, while reading the book "The Wildlife of our Bodies" by Rob Dunn. 

Apparently there is a little protozoan called Toxoplasma gondii and a virus called cytomegalovirus that can literally cause you to develop psychosis. 

That a little organism can cause such problems in humans really shouldn't be a big surprise. We are, after all, just another organism that is nothing but a complicated series of chemical reactions, electricity and of course the big difference of having a soul and the ability to manipulate our environment to the extent we do. These little dudes mess with that chemistry in the brain and all hell breaks loose. 

That led me to wonder what exactly psychosis means? Lots of people use terms like "psycho" or "psychotic" to describe someone with mental health issues. That is not the case and there is a whole lot the nation should learn.  This is what I discovered.

There are several types of personality or mental health issues. The whole attempt to classify them is confusing to non mental health providers and even to them in some regards.

But you have are a few basic types. Psychosis, psychopathy and social psychopathy. 

Having bi polar disorder is a form of psychosis. You live an an alternate reality of sorts. This also includes schizophrenia. 

Psychopathy is when people cannot relate or form bonds with others, are full of rage and generally not compatible with society.

Sociopaths are the opposite. They will become your best friend with the sole purpose of wanting to kill you. 

Even this is debated in the medical world. I found many articles calling Jeffery Dahmer sociopath, while many also called him a psychopath. Its beyond my understanding so check out the references. You can also look up the DSM-5, the "bible" for mental health and personality disorders. The DSM 5 is here: 

https://cdn.website-editor.net/30f11123991548a0af708722d458e476/files/uploaded/DSM%2520V.pdf

Ref:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201801/the-differences-between-psychopaths-and-sociopaths

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/psychotic-psychopath-difference