tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4430111450575356526.post906815178289711982..comments2024-03-22T22:09:09.407+00:00Comments on Imperfect Cognitions: Delusions and MeaningKengo Miyazonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643685718519136099noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4430111450575356526.post-39909325202501901132021-03-22T16:35:34.120+00:002021-03-22T16:35:34.120+00:00Thank you for your insightful comments Rachel, I h...Thank you for your insightful comments Rachel, I have thought a lot about these issues you raise and am drawn to similar ideas. If (let's say hypothetically) the delusion is serving some kind of meaning-enhancing function, should the intervention then be directed towards helping the person find meaning/purpose in a way that also supports their social life and functioning? Would the delusion dissolve then? I don't have an answer to that I'm afraid, but irrespective of the delusion itself, I think the need for meaning and belonging is a fundamental component of our wellbeing as human persons and should be always considered when addressing mental health issues. Distress, risk, functioning are certainly important clinical outcomes but maybe we should also start looking into nurturing positive/protective aspects and resources people actively try to engage with?Rosa Ritunnanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4430111450575356526.post-39413044242196808772021-03-22T14:46:38.031+00:002021-03-22T14:46:38.031+00:00I think people who have these experiences are real...I think people who have these experiences are really interesting - on the one hand Harry knows that he enjoys the feeling of being constantly monitored and at the same time his ability to fully participate in other relationships (for example with work colleagues) is impaired. I am drawn to the idea of helping him work out what he feels about human relations, what things mean to him and what he needs from others... I imagine if this was fully understood his delusions would fall away.... I then question my own motives. Who am I to say that the work required to get to this position is worth the cost... and what is the real benefit for Harry? I look forward to reading more from you.Rachel Gunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243280377493422411noreply@blogger.com