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This makes sense once you consider a few facts. A true delusion is a fixed false believe that the psychotic person holds to be true. A pill will not change your mind. Medications are not capable of doing this. When a patient holds to a delusion deeply enough, they are certain to fight against any attempt to change their minds with ferocity.

Indeed, any effort to change the person's mind is likely to result in said person incorporating anyone attempting to contradict their belief into the held delusional narrative. Thus deepening the delusion and increasing it's complexity. Unshakeable.

The destructive force of a deep delusion stems from it warping one's view of reality. It alters one's daily choices for the worst. It is certain to change behavior using greater levels of persuasion than a commanding voice. Given that the afflicted react within twisted, ever-evolving delusional foundations which are constantly built upon over time, the destructive behavior only seems to worsen.

The day we can rid people of delusions with effective treatment is the day we deal a huge blow to psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia]]>
This makes sense once you consider a few facts. A true delusion is a fixed false believe that the psychotic person holds to be true. A pill will not change your mind. Medications are not capable of doing this. When a patient holds to a delusion deeply enough, they are certain to fight against any attempt to change their minds with ferocity.

Indeed, any effort to change the person's mind is likely to result in said person incorporating anyone attempting to contradict their belief into the held delusional narrative. Thus deepening the delusion and increasing it's complexity. Unshakeable.

The destructive force of a deep delusion stems from it warping one's view of reality. It alters one's daily choices for the worst. It is certain to change behavior using greater levels of persuasion than a commanding voice. Given that the afflicted react within twisted, ever-evolving delusional foundations which are constantly built upon over time, the destructive behavior only seems to worsen.

The day we can rid people of delusions with effective treatment is the day we deal a huge blow to psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-123.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:21:31 +0000 ArmandCNP]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-123.html
Years after the beginning of treatment. After trying every medication in their psychiatrist's bag of tricks. After visiting psych wards enough times for one to lose count. The patient, blessed with luck, finally begins to resemble a normal person once again. "Resemble" being the operative word here.

The realization that your very own brain can warp your reality beyond recognition is enough to destroy your self esteem. What good is hearing a supportive person tell you that a voice isn't real when you're not even certain the person speaking is real?

It's a blow to your sense of self worth. The model of reality presented to you by your brain is no longer a tool you can rely upon. It may be true that you appear to be functioning to a normal outside observer, but on the inside you feel as though you're in the presence of aliens.

A person learning to fake it has not been cured. They are not ready to rejoin society. They are not ready to fully support themselves. They are damaged so heavily that, as of right now, it seems beyond repair.

It's sad. It's unfortunate. Yet it's true.]]>
Years after the beginning of treatment. After trying every medication in their psychiatrist's bag of tricks. After visiting psych wards enough times for one to lose count. The patient, blessed with luck, finally begins to resemble a normal person once again. "Resemble" being the operative word here.

The realization that your very own brain can warp your reality beyond recognition is enough to destroy your self esteem. What good is hearing a supportive person tell you that a voice isn't real when you're not even certain the person speaking is real?

It's a blow to your sense of self worth. The model of reality presented to you by your brain is no longer a tool you can rely upon. It may be true that you appear to be functioning to a normal outside observer, but on the inside you feel as though you're in the presence of aliens.

A person learning to fake it has not been cured. They are not ready to rejoin society. They are not ready to fully support themselves. They are damaged so heavily that, as of right now, it seems beyond repair.

It's sad. It's unfortunate. Yet it's true.]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-122.html Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:09:03 +0000 ArmandCNP]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-122.html
Barring some small level of insight, the psychotic patient believes they are making perfect, or even brilliant sense. It is therefore not hard to imagine the schizo becoming quite irate when they inevitably hear from the listener that what they're saying is nonsensical.

Due to the patient's belief that they are 100% coherent, irritated efforts are often made to reiterate whatever point was being attempted. Obviously, this leads only to the further baffling of the listener.

Don't think written communication will help. It's not a speech issue. It's the part of your brain that forms intelligible thought that is malfunctioning. A word salad text will be "said" exactly as it would be formed while speaking.

It takes time to recover from a psych episode presenting with word salad. In the aftermath, the schizo could be described as feeling brain damaged. It's common place for them to restrict their communication to "yes" or "no" until meds, sleep, and time allow for recovery.

Losing one's ability to communicate is beyond frightening. If you were to ask me, I'd say those lacking the insight to be aware of it should count themselves lucky. No one should be forced to hear their own shameful psycho babble.]]>
Barring some small level of insight, the psychotic patient believes they are making perfect, or even brilliant sense. It is therefore not hard to imagine the schizo becoming quite irate when they inevitably hear from the listener that what they're saying is nonsensical.

Due to the patient's belief that they are 100% coherent, irritated efforts are often made to reiterate whatever point was being attempted. Obviously, this leads only to the further baffling of the listener.

Don't think written communication will help. It's not a speech issue. It's the part of your brain that forms intelligible thought that is malfunctioning. A word salad text will be "said" exactly as it would be formed while speaking.

It takes time to recover from a psych episode presenting with word salad. In the aftermath, the schizo could be described as feeling brain damaged. It's common place for them to restrict their communication to "yes" or "no" until meds, sleep, and time allow for recovery.

Losing one's ability to communicate is beyond frightening. If you were to ask me, I'd say those lacking the insight to be aware of it should count themselves lucky. No one should be forced to hear their own shameful psycho babble.]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-121.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:33:27 +0000 ArmandCNP]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-121.html
For those who set out to attend university, they all to often have to set their goals aside to seek medical attention for the terrifying symptoms which prevent them from continuing their studies. This process can take years. Should the treatment eventually help, psychotic students frequently feel left behind. They have been out of their studious mindset for too long. It takes nothing short of a miracle to obtain their degree.

What of those already in the workforce? These unfortunate souls find their ambitious climb of the latter hit a dead end upon the onset of their condition. They must endure the arduous process of trying to obtain disability benefits and, if they're lucky, they get approved for just enough assistance to prevent them from becoming completely homeless. Riches to rags.

The bitter icing on the cake? Hardly anyone understands. Ableism is too real. Accommodations for the aforementioned psychotic student aren't guaranteed to be approved. They're not likely to be looked at as equal to their classmates who didn't spend years away from education. As for the worker, our ableist society treats them as though they were willfully unemployed. Judged endlessly. Enough to internalize it.

Awareness of conditions such as schizophrenia are slowly being raised, but the societal treatment of those who suffer from this merciless disease has been found wanting to put it incredibly lightly.]]>
For those who set out to attend university, they all to often have to set their goals aside to seek medical attention for the terrifying symptoms which prevent them from continuing their studies. This process can take years. Should the treatment eventually help, psychotic students frequently feel left behind. They have been out of their studious mindset for too long. It takes nothing short of a miracle to obtain their degree.

What of those already in the workforce? These unfortunate souls find their ambitious climb of the latter hit a dead end upon the onset of their condition. They must endure the arduous process of trying to obtain disability benefits and, if they're lucky, they get approved for just enough assistance to prevent them from becoming completely homeless. Riches to rags.

The bitter icing on the cake? Hardly anyone understands. Ableism is too real. Accommodations for the aforementioned psychotic student aren't guaranteed to be approved. They're not likely to be looked at as equal to their classmates who didn't spend years away from education. As for the worker, our ableist society treats them as though they were willfully unemployed. Judged endlessly. Enough to internalize it.

Awareness of conditions such as schizophrenia are slowly being raised, but the societal treatment of those who suffer from this merciless disease has been found wanting to put it incredibly lightly.]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-68.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:19:45 +0000 SkyeAlexei]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-68.html For me, here's 3:
1) Tactile hallucinations of single raindrops on my skin. Not a cloud in sight, or just straight up indoors. It's dumb.
2) Car thing #1: jolting cars in parking lots. It looks like they're about to pull out of the spot for just a split second and that's it, but it can happen over and over with many cars. Makes walking in a calm linear fashion annoying and difficult.
3) Car thing #2: People in the backseat flipping pedestrian me off when they turn and I'm at a crosswalk. Why? No idea.

Comment your own below~]]> For me, here's 3:
1) Tactile hallucinations of single raindrops on my skin. Not a cloud in sight, or just straight up indoors. It's dumb.
2) Car thing #1: jolting cars in parking lots. It looks like they're about to pull out of the spot for just a split second and that's it, but it can happen over and over with many cars. Makes walking in a calm linear fashion annoying and difficult.
3) Car thing #2: People in the backseat flipping pedestrian me off when they turn and I'm at a crosswalk. Why? No idea.

Comment your own below~]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-67.html Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:08:51 +0000 ArmandCNP]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-67.html
This happens in your most private and vulnerable moments. Moments, for example, like when you're in the bathroom. Undressed. Vulnerable. They make comments about your body. Disgusting remarks. Vile insults. It's enough to make one take measures to not expose themself to this form of, lets face it, sexual torment.
Those who experience these brands of hallucinations will often have thoughts and behaviors exhibited by people who have been violated by real life human garbage. They feel dirty. They feel as though they can never get themselves clean no matter how they try to. Here is a sad fact as if that wasn't bad enough.

For sufferers of this form of psychological attack from within, it's not hard to imagine a need for therapy. Seeking out therapy may not seem justified by the victims due to the assault occurring internally. It is, though. It most certainly is warranted. Those enduring this abuse are victims. Victims of their sexually abusive psychotic mind. The seriousness in which it is addressed should reflect as much.]]>
This happens in your most private and vulnerable moments. Moments, for example, like when you're in the bathroom. Undressed. Vulnerable. They make comments about your body. Disgusting remarks. Vile insults. It's enough to make one take measures to not expose themself to this form of, lets face it, sexual torment.
Those who experience these brands of hallucinations will often have thoughts and behaviors exhibited by people who have been violated by real life human garbage. They feel dirty. They feel as though they can never get themselves clean no matter how they try to. Here is a sad fact as if that wasn't bad enough.

For sufferers of this form of psychological attack from within, it's not hard to imagine a need for therapy. Seeking out therapy may not seem justified by the victims due to the assault occurring internally. It is, though. It most certainly is warranted. Those enduring this abuse are victims. Victims of their sexually abusive psychotic mind. The seriousness in which it is addressed should reflect as much.]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-61.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:15:38 +0000 ArmandCNP]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-61.html
I submit that this test can rightfully be applied to psychotic hallucinations. When a schizo-spec individual is in a severe enough episode, they are unable to differentiate whether the hallucinated entities are sentient or imaginary. They must therefore be said to pass the Turing test.

This raises some very alarming questions. Is the schizo-spec brain generating sentient beings for the patient to interact with during severe episodes. Certain behaviors such as telling the schizo to not take their meds would suggest they are fighting for survival.
These thoughts have been on my mind for quite a while since the voices I hear interact with me in the same way a sentient being would.

It's certainly interesting to ponder.]]>
I submit that this test can rightfully be applied to psychotic hallucinations. When a schizo-spec individual is in a severe enough episode, they are unable to differentiate whether the hallucinated entities are sentient or imaginary. They must therefore be said to pass the Turing test.

This raises some very alarming questions. Is the schizo-spec brain generating sentient beings for the patient to interact with during severe episodes. Certain behaviors such as telling the schizo to not take their meds would suggest they are fighting for survival.
These thoughts have been on my mind for quite a while since the voices I hear interact with me in the same way a sentient being would.

It's certainly interesting to ponder.]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-60.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:51:14 +0000 ArmandCNP]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-60.html
In fact, belief that you're crazy can actually aid in your recovery from your episode. It can reduce stress and increase your calmness. A calm state of mind is often all that is needed to think clearly and snap you out of an episode. It's highly effective.

Indeed, there is no need to be afraid my beautiful psychotic friend. You're just a crazy person.]]>
In fact, belief that you're crazy can actually aid in your recovery from your episode. It can reduce stress and increase your calmness. A calm state of mind is often all that is needed to think clearly and snap you out of an episode. It's highly effective.

Indeed, there is no need to be afraid my beautiful psychotic friend. You're just a crazy person.]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-59.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:15:53 +0000 ArmandCNP]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-59.html
The first thing you notice is the captivity. You've broken no laws, yet you're incarcerated. There is little to nothing to do to pass the time. There is nothing in the way to treat what is wrong with you. The chairs are uncomfortable. The bedrooms are locked for the majority of the day. It's as if the facility is designed to make you miserable.

The staff can be downright abusive. They behave more like prison guards than medical personnel. They act like you're inconveniencing them by making simple requests such as asking for water. The staff also take no action towards patients that are disturbing you. "There isn't much i can do about it" they will say. The patients can be hell and nothing can be done that won't prolong your stay.

People that have been taken from the comfort of their home and dragged to these psych wards end up having nightmares about it for the rest of their lives just as one with PTSD would. The experience does little more than teach people to mask their symptoms at all costs in order to avoid these living nightmares.

They are not hospitals. They are prisons.]]>
The first thing you notice is the captivity. You've broken no laws, yet you're incarcerated. There is little to nothing to do to pass the time. There is nothing in the way to treat what is wrong with you. The chairs are uncomfortable. The bedrooms are locked for the majority of the day. It's as if the facility is designed to make you miserable.

The staff can be downright abusive. They behave more like prison guards than medical personnel. They act like you're inconveniencing them by making simple requests such as asking for water. The staff also take no action towards patients that are disturbing you. "There isn't much i can do about it" they will say. The patients can be hell and nothing can be done that won't prolong your stay.

People that have been taken from the comfort of their home and dragged to these psych wards end up having nightmares about it for the rest of their lives just as one with PTSD would. The experience does little more than teach people to mask their symptoms at all costs in order to avoid these living nightmares.

They are not hospitals. They are prisons.]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-58.html Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:46:02 +0000 ArmandCNP]]> https://forums.crazynicepeople.org/thread-58.html
First of all, it's rare to slip deep into an episode in the blink of an eye. It often starts small and begins to slowly chip away at the foundations of your reality little by little.
You may be able to ignore a singular voice. It is nearly impossible to block out sentient-sounding voices eroding away at the walls of your reality for what could be days or even weeks. Before long, you're left wondering which version of reality being presented to you is the one you should focus on as being real.

People may try to tell you that the voices aren't real, but the voices tell you that the people aren't real. In extreme cases, the voices have more access to your mind than people do such that it makes it easier to side with the voices.

"You know the voices aren't real, right"? No, actually I don't.]]>
First of all, it's rare to slip deep into an episode in the blink of an eye. It often starts small and begins to slowly chip away at the foundations of your reality little by little.
You may be able to ignore a singular voice. It is nearly impossible to block out sentient-sounding voices eroding away at the walls of your reality for what could be days or even weeks. Before long, you're left wondering which version of reality being presented to you is the one you should focus on as being real.

People may try to tell you that the voices aren't real, but the voices tell you that the people aren't real. In extreme cases, the voices have more access to your mind than people do such that it makes it easier to side with the voices.

"You know the voices aren't real, right"? No, actually I don't.]]>