Spiritual awakening, characterized by enhanced intuition, creativity, insight, and altered consciousness, may overlap with experiences in schizophrenia. However, distinguishing spiritual from psychotic experiences is crucial. Intuition, creativity, and insight can be gifts of enlightenment, while delusions and hallucinations may indicate psychosis. Altered states of consciousness, such as mystical or shamanic experiences, can facilitate spiritual awakenings or contribute to psychotic episodes. Understanding the complexities of both states is essential, and professional help is recommended when encountering altered consciousness.
