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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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CherryBombSenior Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:25 pm AEST

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

Hi @leitor,

It's hard to say why know exactly why your psych would have said that. There are competing views on CBT, and sometimes this can differ from one psychiatrist to another. Sometimes this depends on what areas people specialise in. Or it could be that your psychiatrist has made an assessment where CBT is not appropriate at this point due to levels of cognitive functioning. It's hard to say though. Could you ask them? They would be in a better position to explain why. The other option is to get a second opinion.

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PurpleMumCasual Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:25 pm AEST

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

Hello, thank you for hosting this session. I am new here. I have some questions.

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Unknown userMember23 Aug 2016, 7:25 pm AEST

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

That's true @Cherrybomb. It can be really tempting to try to disprove a delusion or prove to someone that what they are experiencing is not real, but this can often lead to conflict. At the same time, we don't want to endorse the belief. What can be helpful is listening and trying to validate some of the emotions which are accompanying the experience. Does that make sense @Fatima?

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FatimaSenior Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:26 pm AEST

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

I care for my daughter who has experienced psychosis twice. She took 3 months to fully recover from the first episode and 6 months to recover after the second episode ( after she went off anti-psychotic medication) two years later.

i also care for my brother who seems to be in a constant state of psychosis and doesnt take medication.

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pureblissCasual Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:26 pm AEST

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

Thanks @Former-Member

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CherryBombSenior Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:26 pm AEST

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

Weclome @PurpleMum! Hope you enjoy your first Topic Tuesday. Feel free to ask questions or guidance on how to use the forums.

@Shaz51 you mentioned that psychosis was a step further from CBT - can you explain what you mean by this?

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KoyaContributor23 Aug 2016, 7:27 pm AEST

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

Yes that's a good point as many conditions share similar symptoms

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pureblissCasual Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:28 pm AEST

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

CBT is only suitable if the patient is able to examine his/her thoughts. It would not be useful if the person with psychosis does not even have a slightest doubt about the voices. Sometimes medications can stabilise the symptoms enough for CBT to be effective.

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PurpleMumCasual Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:28 pm AEST

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

yes, my partner, diagnosed a month ago. But I'm sure it has been coming for a long time.

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CherryBombSenior Contributor23 Aug 2016, 7:29 pm AEST

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

@Former-Member I imagine it's pretty challenging and frustrating caring for someone experiencing psychosis. Any tips on maintaining a relationship?

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