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Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

CherryBombSenior Contributor05 Aug 2016, 2:25 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

Knowing what to do or say to someone experiencing psychosis can be confusing, which can feel stressful for both you and your loved one.

Join both @Former-Member and I this Topic Tuesday to discussion ways you can support someone experiencing psychosis by working with them to challenge unhelpful thinking and beliefs.

Session starts at 7pm, Tuesday 23rd August.

Four things you can do now:

1. Register as a member of the forums, which enables you to participate in the session

2. Hit the like button below to receive an email reminder on the night

3. Read 'Five tips to help a loved one challenge psychosis'

4. Can't make the session? Leave a question below to be answered on the night

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KoyaContributor23 Aug 2016, 7:13 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

Hello everyone, @Koya here.
I've found that sometimes' depending on how deep they're hearing but reminding them it's only a voice, they have a choice of not believing oracting out it's words

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FatimaSenior Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:14 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

It's often very hard to convince someone that they are experiencing psychosis and should seek medical attention.

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pureblissCasual Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:15 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

Is it possible for someone to be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia and then diagnosed with bipolar and OCD a few years later.

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Unknown userMember23 Aug 2016, 7:16 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

Exactly @CherryBomb. And I think that's something friends, family and carers can be supportive of.

Does anyone with us tonight care for someone who has experienced psychosis?

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KoyaContributor23 Aug 2016, 7:17 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

yes

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Shaz51Senior Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:18 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

that is a good question @purebliss

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leitorSenior Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:18 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

I followed the links to the information about CBT for schizophrenia, very interesting and I've printed some of it out for reference. I had already read some other articles about it, including the info in Xavier Amador's book.

When the psychiatrist said that as my wife refused to take her medication there was nothing he could do, I asked "What about CBT?".

His reply was a dismissive "That won't work."

In the 2006 paper I read that CBT was only used on patients receiving antipsychotic medication. Would that be the reason for his statement, or is he just out of touch with current evidence based treatment?

In any case I would have expected a reasoned explanation of why it wouldn't work!

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CherryBombSenior Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:18 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

@Koya that a great point - it depends on the severity of the beliefs. Perhaps you can share your experienc with @Fatima. I agree there's a point where it's hard to convince someone that its psychosis or not real. This is where it's important to find a balance of listening respectfully to descriptions of symptoms without endorsing or challenging the experience. @Former-Member what are your thoughts?

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bbearCasual Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:20 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

yes

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Unknown userMember23 Aug 2016, 7:22 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Challenging Psychosis: Working with Thoughts // 23 Aug, 7pm AEST

Hi @Koya, @Fatima, @purebliss, @leitor

@purebliss, it's not uncommon for people to have several different diagnoses. It can be really confusing. One of the things that can be helpful is to focus on the symptoms and what makes them easier to manage, rather than specifically on the diagnosis.

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