I am not sick I don't need help
2mentions
2recommended by
2HN commenters
2024first – last mentioned
100% recommend
Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
100% recommend
Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
…is basically a lack of insight into your own condition. It works kind of like denial. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anosognosia A book that can help communicate with someone with mental illness is I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help! by Xavier Amador (the author's brother had schizophrenia and communicating is challenging, although the book really helps) You can pass this on to his family. It is really tough to navigate through…
on “Ask HN: How to deal with a serious mental health breakdown?” ↗Look up the book titled "I am not sick I don't need help! How to help someone with mental illness accept treatment" by Xaviar Amador. In a nutshell, the key is not to insist that your friend recognize that they're paranoid and suffering from delusions. You…
on “Ask HN: How to deal with a serious mental health breakdown?” ↗