Questions about my friend who has schizoaffective disorder

Question

my friend is schizo-affective, (I know what it is!)

I want to know how I should have a conversation with him about his delusions.

Hes getting more comfortable talking about it and I just want to be prepared and not make him feel weird about it.

He is medicated but if he starts telling me about, for example, people following/watching him in the past when he was medicated.

What do I say?

What would I say if he was actually having any delusion when he is medicated?

Is that possible?

I know I should probally get some type of help for him, I just wanted others opinions on what to say.

Thanks!

Answer 1

.....umm...there are some certain crystals that can heal paranoid delusions. Have you ever looked into crystal healing? Blue Obsidian, when held, eases schizophrenia. Its just a new route people are looking down.... Its an alternative healing option......but keep him on the medicine...

Answer 2

You are a GOOD friend to be concerned, please hang in there! If your friend is delusional or hallucinating while on meds, then I suggest a check up the the prescribing doc is in order. Your friend may need a dosage increase or change in meds.

Are you sure they are being honest with you and taking the meds? You may want to check into that....

Please continue to be a friend, but try not to encourage the delusion or hallucination by pretending it's real... not healthy in my opinion and experience.

I suggest you follow up to see if they are really meds, and if so, make sure they follow up with do.

Good luck,

Twisted Sister

Answer 3

It's very important for him to see a Psychiatrist and to take his prescribed medication. One of the biggest problems with Schizoaffective Disorder is that the people who suffer from it, don't think that they need medication...

Your situation is a tough one. You want to be there for him, but you don't want to make him upset by telling him that his delusions are not true. What I would do is to be straight forward with him. When he is delusional,  remind him of his disorder and tell him the reality of the situation... He may not like to hear it, but it will be a nice reality check for him.

The most important thing you can do as a friend is to be there to support him. It is also very important to encourage him to see a doctor and to take his meds when he is supposed to. It's obvious that you care a lot about him and I can tell that you are a great friend for him to have!

Answer 4

you should probally wait awhile to ask that because its

pretty personal .. maybe he'll be more comfortable sharing

that in a months time .. or so

maybe you can jus say that you wer watching a show about

delusional disorders and it was fascinating then share some

information about the "show" (do some research on the subject)

then maybe he'll share some of his experiences with you

ii hope this helps, aand ii wish your friend luck :)