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'''Delirium''' can be described as a general decrease within various aspects one's normal level of cognitive functioning. This typically includes fluctuating [[memory suppression|attentional deficits]] and a generally severe [[thought disorganization|disorganization of behavior]]. It can also involve other symptoms such as changes in energy levels, perceptual deficits, altered sleep-wake cycle, [[external hallucinations|hallucinations]], [[psychosis]] and [[delusions]]. | '''Delirium''' can be described as a general decrease within various aspects one's normal level of cognitive functioning. This typically includes fluctuating [[memory suppression|attentional deficits]] and a generally severe [[thought disorganization|disorganization of behavior]]. It can also involve other symptoms such as changes in energy levels, perceptual deficits, altered sleep-wake cycle, [[external hallucinations|hallucinations]], [[psychosis]] and [[delusions]]. | ||
Delirium may present itself in 3 different forms. These are referred to by the scientific literature as hyperactive, hypoactive, or mixed forms.<ref>Delirium in elderly adults: diagnosis, prevention and treatment (ncbi) | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3065676/</ref> In its hyperactive form, it is manifested as severe confusion and disorientation, with a sudden onset and a fluctuating intensity.<ref>Delerium (mayoclinic.org) | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delirium/basics/symptoms/con-20033982</ref> In its hypoactive form, it is manifested by an equally sudden withdrawal from interaction with the outside world. This typically includes symptoms such as drowsiness and | Delirium may present itself in 3 distinct different forms. These are referred to by the scientific literature as hyperactive, hypoactive, or mixed forms.<ref>Delirium in elderly adults: diagnosis, prevention and treatment (ncbi) | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3065676/</ref> In its hyperactive form, it is manifested as severe confusion and disorientation, with a sudden onset and a fluctuating intensity.<ref>Delerium (mayoclinic.org) | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delirium/basics/symptoms/con-20033982</ref> In its hypoactive form, it is manifested by an equally sudden withdrawal from interaction with the outside world. This typically includes symptoms such as drowsiness and general inactivity.<ref>Hypoactive delirium (bmj) | http://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j2047</ref> Delirium may also occur in a mixed type in which one can fluctuate between both hyper- and hypoactive periods. | ||
Delirium is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] to [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage| | Delirium is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] to [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[deliriant]] compounds such as [[DPH]] and [[Datura]]. It can also occur as a result of an exremely wide range of health problems such as urinary tract infections, influenza and alzheimer’s. | ||
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delirium Delirium (Wikipedia)] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delirium Delirium (Wikipedia)] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmMYsVaZ0zo Delirium explanation (YouTube)] | |||
===See also=== | ===See also=== | ||
*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
Revision as of 20:15, 15 October 2017
Delirium can be described as a general decrease within various aspects one's normal level of cognitive functioning. This typically includes fluctuating attentional deficits and a generally severe disorganization of behavior. It can also involve other symptoms such as changes in energy levels, perceptual deficits, altered sleep-wake cycle, hallucinations, psychosis and delusions.
Delirium may present itself in 3 distinct different forms. These are referred to by the scientific literature as hyperactive, hypoactive, or mixed forms.[1] In its hyperactive form, it is manifested as severe confusion and disorientation, with a sudden onset and a fluctuating intensity.[2] In its hypoactive form, it is manifested by an equally sudden withdrawal from interaction with the outside world. This typically includes symptoms such as drowsiness and general inactivity.[3] Delirium may also occur in a mixed type in which one can fluctuate between both hyper- and hypoactive periods.
Delirium is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate to heavy dosages of deliriant compounds such as DPH and Datura. It can also occur as a result of an exremely wide range of health problems such as urinary tract infections, influenza and alzheimer’s.
Psychoactive substances
Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include:
- 3-MMC
- 4-FA
- Benzydamine
- Datura
- Desoxypipradrol
- Diphenhydramine
- Eszopiclone
- MDMA
- Promethazine
- Tizanidine
- Zopiclone
External links
See also
- Responsible use
- Psychosis
- Deliriants - Subjective effects
- Dissociatives - Subjective effects
- Psychedelics - Subjective effects
References
- ↑ Delirium in elderly adults: diagnosis, prevention and treatment (ncbi) | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3065676/
- ↑ Delerium (mayoclinic.org) | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delirium/basics/symptoms/con-20033982
- ↑ Hypoactive delirium (bmj) | http://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j2047