Douglas_Knight comments on Open Thread, Feb 8 - Feb 15, 2016 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Douglas_Knight 12 February 2016 06:44:11PM 0 points [-]

Are you concerned about the hallucinations or about the other symptoms? If the former, are you concerned about the hallucinations in themselves, or are you afraid that they are a sign of future problems?

Hallucinations are endemic. They just aren't a big deal.

Comment author: torekp 14 February 2016 02:29:14PM 0 points [-]

I agree: as long as the "spirits" aren't telling her to harm herself or others, they're no big deal. You said she might have bipolar disorder - depression and mania are both pretty big deals, so maybe you could ask her to seek treatment for depression. There's less stigma about depression, so she might be more receptive.