When my bipolar wife is in a manic phase and is having psychotic delusions, should I try to correct her or play along with the delusion?

Doctor's Answer

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Dr Paul Ang

General Practitioner

The patient rapport is usually paramount.

You should try to keep the relationship with her, and that sometimes might
mean "playing along with her delusions".

Dr Paul Ang Teng Soon

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