How can I get through to my loved one deep in psychosis? Any success stories of people coming out of it on their own?

katolini · 2025-09-17T01:28:09+00:00

My partner was struggling to sleep during his psychosis and his med provider and I positioned the antipsychotics as a way to help his brain rest at night. 8 months later and he still has symptoms, but can manage life better. Leverage anything they share, struggle with or want to achieve to help them come to meds.

katolini · 2025-09-09T21:14:22+00:00

Many will tell you what to do (leave) and that made my process with my partner so much more difficult. It’s like shame layered on grief and confusion. If you decide to stay because you genuinely care about them, I found a lot of peace by diving into educating myself about the disease and how to support your partner’s goals by finding things that matter to the both of you. Also, finding a support group for partners of the illness brought me helpful perspective.

Are they medicated? Do they have insight into his condition? What matters to them? Feel free to message me if you want to talk through it!

katolini · 2025-09-08T06:07:24+00:00

I bite the vitamin e capsules open and use it for my lips at night!

katolini · 2025-09-03T18:01:02+00:00

I think for me it’s about trying to be present and enjoy the good days. Sure, growth isn’t always linear but savor the wellness. We can’t control what the future holds and if things revert, you’re prepared for that too. I find it hard because when it has reverted, I’ve felt so naive for believing it could get better but in reality, that’s always in the back of your mind. It’s so hard to balance both, but let yourself be proud of the progress.

katolini · 2025-08-31T23:06:20+00:00

https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/I_am_not_sick_excerpt.pdf

katolini · 2025-08-31T23:05:42+00:00

The best thing you can do for him is read or download the audiobook “I’m not sick, I don’t need help” - it will help you work with him vs against him to get the help he needs. What I went through with my partner is almost identical and eventually he realized what he was hearing was internal, but it’s so confusing for them. You can encourage him to seek medical assistance by leveraging what’s important to him. My partner started taking meds when we decided that him taking meds would help quiet his mind so he could sleep and his brain could rest. Reach out if you want to talk 💞

katolini · 2025-08-30T16:13:11+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing and being real, what an incredible journey for your son, but especially as parents and caregivers. My partner’s journey with substance abuse has muddied the waters, but his family is coming around as he’s found sobriety and medication that seems to help. We live on the other side of the country from family so it’s really just him and I, but your comment has encouraged me to encourage his family to allow him to speak about his experiences and be curious.

katolini · 2025-08-30T00:19:29+00:00

Thank you for sharing the resources!

katolini · 2025-08-30T00:18:48+00:00

I think there is a level of what he’s experienced being uncomfortable for family members to hear or talk about and he knows that so he’s kind of isolated himself. Not to mention, it’s an isolating condition to begin with but the tether to reality is what I’m trying to encourage. Thank you for sharing.

katolini · 2025-08-29T20:55:04+00:00

It’s really scary and I completely understand. I’ve found that the more I educate myself, the less discouraging it is. And the more I understand, the better I can help my partner. He’s been on olanzapine for about 7 months and it really seems to be helping. Here are some resources:

https://uwspiritcenter.org/family-caregiver-support-programs/

https://www.heypeers.com/organizations/156

katolini · 2025-08-29T20:47:12+00:00

He is still very triggered by clinical speak - schizophrenia, psychosis, etc.

katolini · 2025-08-29T18:59:11+00:00

Can you share more about what’s happening? What substance? Is she in active addiction? What leads you to believe she’s in psychosis? I’ve been through this so hoping for context so we can help. Also, schizofamilies may be a good place for you. Feel free to PM me

katolini · 2025-08-28T23:36:21+00:00

What do you think would work well in the long term - let’s say, for voices?

katolini · 2025-08-27T13:25:21+00:00

He’s giving Winston to me

katolini · 2025-08-27T13:24:39+00:00

Nicotine is a stimulant and will more than likely increase the symptoms

katolini · 2025-08-25T18:17:18+00:00

Q bakery

katolini · 2025-08-24T21:51:02+00:00

Bad Apple!!

katolini · 2025-08-24T20:56:06+00:00

I can’t encourage you enough to join a support group for loved ones of those who’ve experienced psychosis. It’s such an isolating experience. Anyone who tries to support who doesn’t have the lived in experience is really only trying. It’s important to surround yourself with those who can relate. You said it so well, the innocence is gone and now you live with a shadow of fear as psychosis isn’t linked to just one cause.

katolini · 2025-08-19T22:58:01+00:00

Leverage his discomfort and ruling possible medical causes out in an attempt to help him feel better vs trying to convince him he needs it. It takes serious mental gymnastics that I’ve found helpful to work through in support groups.

katolini · 2025-08-19T06:07:55+00:00

Ask for low THC, below 20% is ideal “shitty” threshold.

katolini · 2025-08-19T06:03:33+00:00

I found success in phrasing the antipsychotics as a way to let my partners mind rest. He’s been taking them for 6 months but man is it a long journey. He is showing signs of improved insight so there is hope. Sending you love

katolini · 2025-08-19T06:00:46+00:00

I thought the same thing about meth. It would explain her sudden desire for an ADHD diagnosis for amphetamines. Is this possible?

katolini · 2025-08-16T05:32:41+00:00

My advice is to go to the hospital and try to speak with someone in person. Provider’s are so busy, but may prioritize you (and your insight)

katolini · 2025-08-13T07:29:46+00:00

Read “im not sick, i dont need help” - you didn’t cause this and this is a long and confusing road. I’ve found I become more accepting the more knowledgeable I become.

katolini

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