1 - Remaining calm since everything was amplified to me. Yelling at me could do something like trigger my mind to think nuclear bombs were falling.
2 - Listening to me without intentionally confirming my delusions or feeding them. This kept me safe from spiraling.
3 - Being kind. No matter how unwell I was I could still detect kindness.
4 - Having someone to advocate for me.
5 - Simply keeping me company. A silent distraction from a mind full of delusions goes a long way.
6 - Letting me vent, however I needed to
7 - Talking to me in good spirits. In psychosis a bad mood is contagious.
8 - Reminding me to take my medication or softly reinforcing their importance.
9 - Not acting like I'm unruly and viewing me with eyes of compassion.
10 - Providing me with basic comforts like food, drinks and clothing.
11 - Accepting sometimes things given to me might get ruined or broken.
12 - Playing calming music.
13 - Laughing with me and not at me.
14 - Gently encouraging personal hygiene.
15 - Accepting that nonsensical writings, rambling, or actions happen.
16 - Understanding that delusions may hold very big power over someone and can persuade someone to do things out of "character".
17 - Being supportive of my being sober.
18 - Guiding me away from toxic individuals who don't have my best interest at heart.
19 - Not holding grudges no matter how embarrassing I may be to you when I was lost in my mind.
20 - Joining me outside to feel the comforts of the outdoors once I was stablized.
21 - Providing (consensual) hugs.
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2 - Listening to me without intentionally confirming my delusions or feeding them. This kept me safe from spiraling.
4 - Having someone to advocate for me.
5 - Simply keeping me company. A silent distraction from a mind full of delusions goes a long way.
6 - Letting me vent, however I needed to
8 - Reminding me to take my medication or softly reinforcing their importance.
9 - Not acting like I'm unruly and viewing me with eyes of compassion.
10 - Providing me with basic comforts like food, drinks and clothing.
12 - Playing calming music.
13 - Laughing with me and not at me.
14 - Gently encouraging personal hygiene.
15 - Accepting that nonsensical writings, rambling, or actions happen.
17 - Being supportive of my being sober.
18 - Guiding me away from toxic individuals who don't have my best interest at heart.
20 - Joining me outside to feel the comforts of the outdoors once I was stablized.
21 - Providing (consensual) hugs.