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Jun 19, 2023, 01:17 PM
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@MrAbbott - welcome to MSF. I am sorry to hear you find it challenging to communicate to others the fact you are moving into a psychotic episode. The people I talked to who are in one, seem convinced it is real so I do not give in to the tendency to tell them "Oh that is all in your head." It may be in someone's head but that seems to be enough to make it seem real.
If you have someone who you trust talking to and opening up, then these tips might be good ones to mention to them when you are able to discuss it with them How to Communicate More Easily with Someone in Psychosis | HealthyPlace- Keep your statements short, simple, and clear
Use a calm voice and steady tone
Give the person physical space rather than crowding them
Acknowledge what they’re experiencing and how they might be feeling
Don’t argue with or challenge the delusions or hallucinations
But don’t pretend to believe them yourself
Be neutral but not placating—give matter-of-fact statements acknowledging that their experience is real to them
Ask them to help you understand what they’re experiencing
By the way, $65 for 30+ minute session is reasonable if you are getting value from it. There are also online therapy options. If you are interested in that send me a personal message by clicking on CANDC to left of the post and select Send A Personal Message. I am not a therapist but can describe options I know of. @CANDC
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