So, I have a question. This is the second time I've run into it (with separate people -- first a friend, and now a relative), and I'm kind of at a loss as to how to handle it
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However, in your example you assume that Science has clearly established what is real and what is "delusion". You are assuming that our knowledge of reality is complete as it is now, and it is not. I'm just saying, your example is bad because you assume that you clearly know what is right and what other people experience. Can what people may claim to experience be entirely delusional? Yes. But sometimes people experience things, real things, that are not fake - but not explained yet either. Be careful where you draw the line.
You personally don't handle anything, if the psychologist is a good psychologist then they will be able to determine their patient's mental state despite how they may try to trick them. Your friend might think that she completely fooled her therapist, but sometimes therapists have a way of going about things that are in the best interests of the patient and not what the friends and family of the patient believes is best. Your relative has a right to a therapist that is "on her side" and doesn't deserve going through a therapist who only cares about what your relatives want them to say.
You personally don't handle anything, if the psychologist is a good psychologist then they will be able to determine their patient's mental state despite how they may try to trick them. Your friend might think that she completely fooled her therapist, but sometimes therapists have a way of going about things that are in the best interests of the patient and not what the friends and family of the patient believes is best. Your relative has a right to a therapist that is "on her side" and doesn't deserve going through a therapist who only cares about what your relatives want them to say.
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