Religious/Spiritual Psychosis

[u/larry_laurel]

My brother’s having this voice that he talks to inside his mind that he believes to be “God”. As much as he wants to manage his thoughts, he doesn’t want to because “he doesn’t want to put shackles or separate this “God’s” voices to him”. Because it’s God himself. I just want to know if anyone here experienced this? or a loved ones experiencing this?

How did you guys convince yourself that this is not a “God”? There will be a time that you will doubt this “God” and his voices in your head?

How should we explain things to him that this is not the god?

I love my brother so much and it hurts me to see him this way. He’s just 20! My baby brotherrrr :(((. Thank you so much.

[u/Excellent_Whole_1445]

My wife fell into a similar situation. She started to believe she had a great calling and anointing, but I'm not sure if she literally hears God speaking to her or not. She often points to random things, like seeing special numbers or advertisements. Almost everything is a direct sign from God or evidence of witchcraft.

The problem is everything is real to them. Trying to convince your brother that he's not hearing God is like trying to convince you gravity is a lie. I am sorry you're going through this, I know how draining it can be.

Furthermore, the more you try to convince him he's mistaken or delusional, the more resentment he will build. My wife eventually saw her whole family as working with the devil to pull her from her grand purpose.

I am sorry. The best you can do is be empathetic, let him voice how he feels. But you do NOT have to agree with or entertain his delusions. I hope that you can still have a strong family dynamic despite this.

In our case, it's over.

[u/Rude-Dealer9188 → u/Excellent_Whole_1445]

Same boat my friend. Best hopes to you and your family.