[HN Gopher] Ask HN: Anyone here have experience with long term d...
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       Ask HN: Anyone here have experience with long term delusional
       thinking?
        
       Author : bloomingkales
       Score  : 5 points
       Date   : 2024-11-21 22:31 UTC (30 minutes ago)
        
       | talldayo wrote:
       | There are a lot of people on HN with that experience, yes.
        
       | WarOnPrivacy wrote:
       | You might need to clarify what you mean by long-term and
       | delusional.
       | 
       | I was a caregiver for two delusional people. My mom unexpectedly
       | developed post-anesthesia dementia for the 6 mos prior to her
       | death. My ex developed a recurring psychosis during the last 15y
       | of our marriage.
       | 
       | They were very different events. IDK if either is similar what
       | you're considering.
        
         | bloomingkales wrote:
         | Recurring psychosis sounds long term to me. That may be what
         | I'm asking about. It might be the nicest way to hint at
         | schizophrenia.
        
       | marysminefnuf wrote:
       | Not at all. I prayed everyday for 2 years for this woman I have
       | always known to be the one. We met at the end of college and she
       | went away to med school. At first she rejected me but after two
       | years my wishes came true and she finally called me up and
       | accepted me. It was the best feeling I have ever felt. I always
       | knew she was the one from the moment I met her. Every day I would
       | pray and god would send signs telling me its meant to be with us.
       | We have been dating each other for 1 year and we are planning our
       | wedding for next year. there is no such thing as being delusional
       | if god makes a promise to you. I tell every single person I meet
       | who has any doubts about their hopes and dreams about our story
       | and that they have to believe in their dreams and prayers for
       | them to come true. if something is meant to be its meant to be
       | and you have to hang in there.
        
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