What do you do when your partner is psychotic?

What to Do if Someone with Psychotic Symptoms Refuses TreatmentBe yourself. Give yourself and the person emotional and physical space. Calmly but firmly suggest that you take the person to see a doctor, therapist, case worker or counselor for evaluation.More items •1 Mar 2018

When is it time to leave a mentally ill partner?

If the spouse with the mental illness refuses to seek treatment despite understanding the toll the illness has taken on them and their family, recognizing that help is available, and having access to a licensed treatment center, then the individual may need to leave to protect their own mental health.

How do you leave someone who is mentally unstable?

Try to make your partner understand that you still care, and wish him or her the best, but that you need to make a clean break for your own sake. Say goodbye and leave without regrets, or excessive drama. Remind your partner to continue with his or her treatment.

What should you not say when someone is psychotic?

What NOT to do when speaking with someone with psychotic thoughts:Avoid criticizing or blaming the person for their psychosis or the actions related to their psychosis.Avoid denying or arguing with them about their reality “That doesnt make any sense! Dont take what they say personally.More items •21 Aug 2018

What does a psychotic episode look like?

Signs of early or first-episode psychosis Hearing, seeing, tasting or believing things that others dont. Persistent, unusual thoughts or beliefs that cant be set aside regardless of what others believe. Strong and inappropriate emotions or no emotions at all. Withdrawing from family or friends.