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For example, if a loved one is frustrated or upset when they hear voices, it isn’t helpful to say something like, “You’re okay! It isn’t real. Telling someone that their experiences aren’t real or aren’t true doesn’t help when the experiences feel very real to that person! A better approach is to empathize with the feelings that hallucinations or delusions bring up-without confirming or denying the hallucination or delusion. Remember that delusion are symptoms of schizophrenia-they are not thoughts that you can talk someone out of. It’s best to avoid arguing about these experiences. Many people have a hard time responding to a loved one’s hallucinations or delusions. As a group, these very distressing symptoms are called psychosis. Symptoms of schizophrenia like hallucinations (sensations that aren’t real, like hearing voices) or delusions (beliefs that can’t be true, like believing that you are being followed by a spy) can take some time to stop even when people are receiving treatment and following their treatment plan. That’s okay! Respect your loved one’s boundaries and let them tell you when they’re ready to talk. Some people are not ready to talk about everything at once, or at all. You can find in-depth tips on listening and communicating well in Module Three of the Family Toolkit.
Even if you don’t understand the problem or you see the problem in a different way, your main concern is the distress or difficult feelings your loved one is experiencing. Listen with empathy and without judgement. Give them time to finish their thoughts, even if it takes a bit longer than usual. Really pay attention to what they have to say. If a loved one opens up to you, listen actively-that is, without distractions like your phone or the TV. It’s important to understand that talking about something difficult like experiences of schizophrenia can be very hard for your loved one-and the symptoms of schizophrenia can also make conversations difficult. Sometimes talking about problems or concerns can really help. You can also find a lot of information from the BC Schizophrenia Society. Our Schizophrenia info sheet is a great place to start. There are a lot of myths about schizophrenia, so it’s a good idea to find some trustworthy resources. You don’t have to be an expert in schizophrenia, but learning more can help you understand what’s going on.
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How we can or should help may seem fairly obvious when a loved one experiences a physical health problem, but many people say they’re not sure how to best help when a loved one experiences a mental illness like schizophrenia. We naturally want to help a loved one who isn’t feeling well. Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
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