Hello, admittedly even though I am diagnosed schizoaffective and have suffered extreme delusions, I do not know how assuage them. The only thing that’s worked for me is several years of medication. That said, someone in the circle has been experiencing delusions, and it is hard because in some places these beliefs can be acceptable and understood, but it seems to be getting to a far and concerning point and interfering with their dissociation and identity, there’s worry it’s not healthy as with their osdd it is causing them to split more and more. They do take antipsychotics but it does not seem to help. I know from personal experience and others that you cannot just simply tell them this isn’t real or there’s too much going on, how would you handle this or what might help you? Looking not to upset them or invalidate their identity, but hopefully find a healthy way for them to go through this.
i honest think the best thing is to give that person space…not everyone can be 100 percent “normal” so its hard to help people…be a friend to them…when Im around people with certain fixed beliefs I dont acknowledge or dismiss them i really just dont play into it…its easier that way…just to be nice not to feed into any sort of fear-based beliefs
Did they try Clozapine or changing meds? Do they see a psychiatrist?
Not sure but I wouldn’t suggest clozapine at all at this point, they’ve only been on 2 APs I’d take that as a last resort. Just trying to help them survive in the moment
For sure not suggesting they need to be normal, but the behavior and effects coming from it are actively making them suffer in real time.
I apologize for the improper term used…sorry your friend is suffering…wish I could help or offer more…
It’s okay I totally get you I just don’t want to come off like I would be trying to force them into acting normal, I know how that feels and that wouldn’t be helpful for them at all
Wow, that’s a lot to take on. You’re clearly a compassionate soul, to take that upon yourself. I was diagnosed with mild dissociative disorder after a car accident in 2001. I don’t really have any advice, but I wish you well with it
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