Living with schizophrenia is bad enough without the smattering of stigmatising sayings from others that accompany it.
When I hear one of these I usually start to wonder who is the more deluded: me or you?
Here’s 14 things not to say to someone with schizophrenia.
1. How many personalities have you got?
It’s a common myth that schizophrenia means you have a split personality, and an offensive one at that.
2. Have you ever been arrested?
Contrary to lurid tabloid headlines, not all schizophrenics are axe-wielding maniacs.
Most are more a danger to themselves than others.
3. Are you a bunny-boiler or a crazed animal in bed?
This doesn’t even warrant a response!
4. You’re so brave/inspirational
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