How To Manage Capgras Syndrome

Reality Orientation Techniques

Another strategy to try is reality orientation techniques to deal with Capgras syndrome. These techniques try to connect the patient to their surroundings using concrete facts, like dates and locations. The more the patient can identify reality, the more they may be able to manage the symptoms of Capgras syndrome. Many doctors recommend using medications in conjunction with reality orientation and that the family members caring for the patient are trained in how to use it. Some studies have shown an increase in cognitive function when these techniques have been used. This kind of therapy helps patients talk about the real world and not just the one they are living in. It helps connect patients to the real world in a compassionate way so they do not become too stressed out or experience anxiety.

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