Posted by sleepygirl on October 20, 2005, at 22:06:47
In reply to Books about Schizophrenia, posted by holymama on October 20, 2005, at 20:36:11
Well I haven't read it, and it's pretty long, but this book is written by the brother of a man with schizophrenia, about his experience with his brother's illness. The author is the identical twin of his brother, but does not suffer from schizophrenia. It's "I Know this Much is True"
mmmm...I don't think you really can talk someone out of their delusions. I think you can reassure them when they are scared, validate their feelings- but maybe not the facts. I think it depends on what the delusion is. When someone is wrapped up in a belief you don't want to discount the person along with the belief. It depends I guess on the situation.
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