What characterizes a psychotic person?

A psychotic person is characterized by a lack of insight, which means they are often unable to recognize or understand that their thoughts or perceptions differ from reality. This lack of insight can lead to significant difficulties in distinguishing between what is real and what is not, impacting their behavior, emotions, and interactions with others. In psychotic states, individuals may experience delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking, all of which further contribute to their disconnection from reality.

In contrast, strong insight and understanding of reality are traits associated with mental clarity and awareness, which are typically not present in psychosis. Therefore, those characteristics do not apply to psychotic individuals.