How To Live with a Schizophrenia Patient

Living With Schizophrenia

As mentioned above, having support from family and friends can make all the difference to someone with schizophrenia. Here are some ways you can be an ally:

1- Don’t dismiss their delusions

A person with schizophrenia hears those voices as clearly as if there’s someone standing next to them whispering in their ear, says Dr. Weinstein. Instead of getting frustrated and saying, “You’re crazy, there’s no one there!” acknowledge that they may be seeing something different than you are, and move the conversation to a different topic.

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