I can't speak from personal experience as I've never suffered from any psychotic symptoms myself, but I've nursed a patient in the past who refused to take anti-psychotics because she really enjoyed having the voice she heard present, and felt really lonely without it. It was a kind voice and just simply gave her some company.
I often feel that if someone is happy with their symptoms and it's not harming them or anyone else then why force them to change?
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