William Reed3 said:Just slip some Lorazepam into her soup. If she starts acting more chill (give it at least 2 to 2.5 hours)... you'll see it work.
If that doesn't do the trick... try Xanax, maybe Bromazepam, or Diazepam.
And if all else fails... find a decent barbiturate.
Honestly, your little circle is going to calm her down much faster than any doctor will ever convince her that this "third person" isn't actually there. (And that goes for before, too).
It’s probably best if you witness firsthand how much she needs the meds, then use that to talk her into seeing a specialist who actually knows their way around a prescription pad.
Personally, I just prescribe Lorazepam for everything. I even pour a bit of Diazepam into the cat's milk when he starts meowing too much.
I guess you shouldn't go treating Grandma like some kind of lab rabbit for your little experiments. It seems like a bad idea, honestly. Maybe just stick to things that don't involve testing theories on her.
I mean, honestly, you should probably just take her to a psychiatrist for a formal evaluation. It might be worth getting a professional opinion on the situation.
Maybe even under some kind of pretext—it’s all just part of the show, I suppose. The wedding planner! 😂)
Paranoia isn't always just some psychological quirk, either. It can be a symptom of just about anything, really. I guess you could be looking at something as simple as a bad urinary tract infection causing a bit of delirium, or it could be something much heavier, like dementia or Alzheimer’s. Then there’s the physiological stuff—electrolyte imbalances, shifts in blood chemistry, or even a brain tumor. You name it. It’s all on the table, I suppose. Everything can manifest that way if you look closely enough.
I mean, look, you aren't exactly her doctor, so deciding her entire treatment plan and then just tossing medication into her food... I guess that’s a bit much. It probably isn't the best move, honestly.
If she refuses to see a psychiatrist, then honestly, whatever. I guess you could just pay for a private specialist to come out to the house for a day or two to keep an eye on things. It’s probably worth it if it keeps the situation from spiraling, though I suppose that's just more money down the drain.
I guess you really shouldn't be handing anything out until a specialist actually maps out the treatment plan. It might seem simple, but maybe it’s better to just wait for the professional to make the call first.