Home remedies for psychosis

Home care supports professional treatment. It never replaces it. Get psychiatric help first.

How to respond to someone in psychosis

• Stay calm, speak gently and slowly, and use short sentences
• Do not argue with or laugh at delusions or voices. Say that you believe they find it real and frightening, without agreeing with the false belief.
• Do not confront, threaten or shout
• Reduce stimulation: a quiet place with low light and few people
• Never leave someone who is suicidal or may be violent alone
• Remove sharp objects, medicines and other hazards if there is a risk of self-harm
• Do not use physical force or restraint unless there is immediate danger, and call 112

Daily routines that help

• Regular sleep, meals and daily activity
• Avoid alcohol, cannabis and other drugs completely
• Keep a calm, low-stress home
• Support medicine use: keep a routine, use pill boxes and reminders
• Encourage gentle activity such as walking
• Keep follow-up appointments

Look after yourself, if you are a carer

• Rest and share care with others
• Seek support from family groups and counsellors
• Learn the early warning signs of relapse

What not to do

• Do not stop medicines or give unproven remedies
• Do not hide the person away or let them go without treatment
• Do not blame the person or family

Ayurvedic view (interpretive)

Calm surroundings and regular routine are advised traditionally. These agree with the points above.

When to get help

Call 112 for violence or suicide risk. Tele-MANAS: 14416 or 1800-891-4416.

Remember

Calm, safety, routine and treatment are the foundations of home care.