Tips from ODSW February 2016: Sibling's Guide to Psychosis | Page 19

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT
SITUATIONS/UNUSUAL BEHAVIOURS

1. Sleeping or Withdrawing Frequently or
Sleeping at Odd Times

It is common for individuals who have just experienced
Psychosis to:
- Sleep longer hours during the night
(or even during the day).
- Feel the need to be more quiet and alone.
- Be less active and not want to do much.
These behaviours are natural ways of slowing down to
help the brain and body recover.

1

Remind yourself that your sibling may need to
sleep more during the recovery phase.

2

Leave your brother or sister alone but make
regular contact whenever they are up and
about.

3

Let your sibling know that you are there if
needed.

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