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Thunderbeast

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2. I have a close relative that suffers from schizophrenia.

Reply to Iwasthere (Original post)

Fri Jan 29, 2021, 09:03 PM

Jan 2021

The strategies to deal with delusional thinking, in whatever form, are always the same. Anasognosia prevents the person from being capable of recognizing a problem...whatever the delusion. In the schizophrenic, the delusions are confirmed by the voices in their head. To the "Q infected", the delusion is confirmed by the posts on their phone. All other sources of information are deemed "fake".

The PT article closes with a nod to "take care of yourself" and get help if you need it. Sometimes, it is the best you can do.

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How to honestly help a Q in the family [View all] Iwasthere Jan 2021 OP

Kick them to the fucking curb. Do what the Amish do to those who leave. TheBlackAdder Jan 2021 #1

I have a close relative that suffers from schizophrenia. Thunderbeast Jan 2021 #2

Easy. Jirel Jan 2021 #3

I know what these kooks would be expected to do, iemitsu Jan 2021 #4

A worthwhile read. Thanks for posting. n/t Mister Ed Jan 2021 #5

Wow. qwlauren35 Jan 2021 #6