Our mother suffers from delusional disorder. It has manifested itself over a period of 5 or 6 years. She is pretty much normal in every other way. We finally convinced her to see a psychiatrist in January. We were able to do this by convincing her that at least the doctor could give her something to manage the stress she was experiencing from her tormenters. Her delusions are persecutory. The doctor started her on a low dose of Abilify but then her delusional characters took her medicine. When she was able to get it refilled, she started taking it again but then
she said it started making her sick. I am wondering if any of the members of this forum have had success with any particular medication. I am also curious if psychotherapy has produced any noticeable improvement. I know her doctor at this time is just trying to achieve trust with her. We as family just try to get her mind off of the delusions. Another doctor advised me not to reinforce her delusions by
adding more locks to her home etc. How has this worked for other family members with delusional disorder?