Dealing with such people is something which I have to admit
that I am at a total loss as well.

''Hurting his feelings'' is the easier part actually, if he has just
a straightforward condition like depression and anxiety.

If it's a more serious and complicated disorder(s), their usual reaction
would not be one that is not unexpected or surprising - they will retort
back that ''you're the one who is schizophrenic and needs help''.

I am living with one whom I am quite certain has multiple personality
disorders - schizoid, paranoid and worst of all, narcissistic.

That person is my younger brother.


If I had my way, I'd quickly run down to my usual pharmacy and
get him some low doses of one of the atypical antipsychotics -
risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, aripiprazole, amisulpride, etc.

But these psychotropic drugs obviously come with a host of debilitating
long-term side effects, even if you can get him to take them.


So after some discussion with a homeopathic doctor, I had thought
about spiking his water dispenser with a drop or two of the homeopathic
remedy, Arsenic 200 C to 1M, say once a week for a few weeks.

(Arsenic in homeopathic form is harmless and can't poison anyone.)

It is typically used in treating psychiatric disorders, and in this case, also
appears to match his schizophrenic-type constitution or ''remedy picture''.

But again, that's out of the question. His kids drink from the same
dispenser, so I can't risk the long-term effects it will have on them.

The higher the potency a homepathic remedy, the deeper and
longer acting, in this case on a psychological level.


Possibly you could take your relative to the Befrienders or Malaysian
Mental Health Association and ask them to talk to him about seeking
psychiatric help.


http://mmha.org.my/contact/

.

This post has been edited by Tham: Aug 8 2015, 05:42 AM

You have completely confused hypnosis with meditation.

He is a psychologist trained in hynotherapy and cognitive behavioural
therapy, not a meditation or yoga practitioner.

@Zeropoint9


If the Sports Ministry had known about the power of hypnosis,
we would have won the badminton doubles gold last night.

Years ago, I had faxed the BAM urging them to hire a psychologist
or psychiatrist trained in hypnosis.



'' Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, Malaysia’s
Men’s Doubles duo suffered a bitter loss in today’s Olympic finale
as they squandered two title-winning points to let China off the hook. ''

'' First, at 20-19 up, Tan served short. His partner also ran
afoul on his next serve, agonisingly flicking the shuttle into
the net at 21-20. ''

http://bwfbadminton.com/2016/08/19/serves-...final-rio-2016/



The effect of hypnosis upon flow states and
short serve badminton performance.

http://bscw.rediris.es/pub/bscw.cgi/d45335...performance.pdf



A case study of improved performance in archery using hypnosis.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/14..._using_hypnosis



Assessing the immediate and maintained effects of hypnosis
on self-efficacy and soccer wall-volley performance.

http://eprints.chi.ac.uk/247/1/AssessingIm...ctsHypnosis.pdf



A case study of improved performance in archery using hypnosis.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/14..._using_hypnosis



The athlete's "nerves".

'' Hypnosis was attempted and non-specific suggestions of
relaxation given. Although not considered as being hypnotized,
he remained calm until winning his international event next day. ''

http://bjgp.org/content/21/104/161.full.pdf