Saturday, February 25, 2017

The mighty God

                                                                                                                                              The Mighty God is a song to chant when trying to explain and experience the unlimiting and endless power of God.The song centers on the greatness,sovereignty and incomparability of God and that makes Him not to be "a mighty GOD" but "The Mighty God".    
                                                                                         
This song is an inspiration from God through this talented brother. May you find joy and peace as you listen to it.


Solomon STEPHEN is an anointed, multi-talented vocalist and instrumentalist.  He started his musical career professionally in year 2008.
Solomon has 6 years experience in music  directing, has featured in quiet a number of other gospel albums and has also ministered powerfully in churches nationwide.

He is the founder of Asaph Musics; an arm of Asaph Media. Solomon is married and blessed with a child.


Album Description

The song describes God as not “A MIGHTY” God but “THE MIGHTY GOD”

THE MIGHTY GOD (Single)
ARTIST & SONG WRITER
 Solomon STEPHEN
Facebook:  thesolomonsteph
Twitter:  @thesolomonsteph
Instagram:  thesolomonsteph


Download here.  
                                                                                     
The Mighty God by Solomon Stephen

iTunes/Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-mighty-god/id1206709555     

 Amazon music:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WWLVX8R/

CD Baby: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/solomonstephen

Tidal: http://tidal.com/ng/store/album/70533043

Shazam: https://www.shazam.com/track/341928710/the-mighty-god

MTN Music plus:
http://musicplus.mtnonline.com/desktop/#albumdetail?albumCode=6010100019355

Friday, February 3, 2017

Tutorial : How to style natural hair

Tutorials are back on brownySays blog. This time around, I've decided to delve into fashion more and this particular post is specially for natural hair lovers.

Friday, January 27, 2017

Its January 26 again!

1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, ,17, 20, 24, 26th!...........sometimes I wonder, why did I come out on the 26th? Why couldn’t my birthday be the 10th, the 5th , the 20th or even the 25th why 26th?

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Newness

Change is constant, more constant than Constance herself. Change is the only thing that never changes. Change can come unannounced without notice, no prior information. That is why some changes are referred to as sudden, as unsuspecting as change can be, it sometimes comes announced. Such is the change of jobs, resigning from one job to another, change of name, address and so on.

A lot of people have the believe that once its time to enter into a new year, January again, it is automatically a form of change. As if it is automatic that change occurs as the earth completes a revolution and a new year is welcomed. But have you ever wondered why, January comes and goes and we all still continue with the business of the day?

Hardly no change? Most people resume at the same workplace , same position, students resume to the same school , have you ever imagined why the seeming excitement of an expected form of newness that comes with the new year suddenly dies down leaving everyone to face reality ?

We have so much attributed , great, happy and exciting happenings only to certain events, occasions and periods. Such that we have given ourselves the erroneous belief that we cannot experience any form of newness or derive joy except on certain occasions , just as we have attributed jollof rice and chicken to parties and festive seasons, seeing ourselves as enjoying extraordinarily when we eat it on normal days. Just as married couples have also attributed going on vacation, going shopping, going on dates with special occasions and celebrations. Just as men and women have attributed going to hotels as only for immoral purposes.
Newness, change and starting afresh shouldn’t be attributed only to new years, or new circumstances alone. Our minds should be made to understand that the moment we desire a change and are ready to give it what it takes it happens. We must realize that there is no special time to make resolutions and start afresh, we can decide to start afresh at any points in our lives when we feel we are desiring it. It may be in the middle of the year, middle of the month, middle of the week and middle of the day. What is important is we keep seeking to be better today than we were yesterday. Above all we must realize that it is never too late to make a positive change or impact. We must renew our minds and thoughts to the fact that nothing is impossible, nothing is unachievable especially with God.

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Seasons greetings

I woke up this morning, the harmattan so wild and despite shutting all my windows the cold chills still got me shivering under my cover cloth. I said to myself this season is worth writing about. There is something special about the last 10 days of the year. The weather changes all of a sudden, the atmosphere changes, excitement fills the air, people begin to prepare for holidays even private companies and conglomerates are forced to give holidays to their workers. It’s a season that knows no barriers, no restrictions, no dull moments. It’s a period of giving, sharing, meeting, reuniting, spending time with family and loved ones. Even the weather in this period is cool and relaxing (you will agree with me that harmattan is far better than heat).

What makes this season so special? Is it purely scientific? Is it the fact that we celebrate Christ, is it because of the geographic calendar? Or is it just meant to be?

Another fact to consider is stepping into the New Year. Could the fact that one is stepping into a new year be the reason for the season turnaround and excitement? According to Brian W. Carter, the word to describe this season is ‘joyful’. It is one of the busiest times of the year as well for store owners especially as people flock into stores to take advantage of sales and bargains, besides a lot of people want to shop for family and friends. People travel far and wide to be with loved ones throughout the nation and the world at this point in time.
Although there are people who do not celebrate the holiday due to their practices or beliefs but it is a proven fact that people naturally become happier at this time of the year. With individuals having different plans for the new year, new year resolutions some people even make it an obligation to enter into the new year as newly wedded couples, landlords or landlady, new car owners or new job owners. Everybody sees this period as a time to shed off the old and wear a new present or attitude.

I know that in years to come, if I have to write about this season again at this period, I would have interesting stories and testimonies to share more interesting facts and they will all be pointers to the fact that this season naturally encourages love, gladness and sharing. It’s a season that one wishes lasts forever.

Sunday, December 11, 2016

What is seen and what is not seen

In the society, a habit or action produces two effects, the seen effect and the unseen effect. It is therefore wise and smart to often take into consideration both effects in any situation.
In companies, organizations and even in Nigeria there is always an open and a hidden part or side to everything. There will always be certain things and issues clear for all to see, consequences and activities clear for all to see while at the same time there will be underground details, hidden activities and issues.

What the society fails to realize is that both effects not just one of the effects affects the society. What I’m saying is every decision actually both seen and unseen have an influence on the people in the society. One way or the other we suffer for various consequences as a result of the seen effects of our actions as well as the hidden repercussions. What makes it worse is the fact that we not only suffer consequences of our actions we also suffer consequences of other people’s actions. I remember in NYSC camp when the toilets were always messed up and we had to ‘yansh up’ or ‘squat down’ on the parade ground for hours.several curses rained on ‘THE UNKNOWN’ culprit. Read this scenario;

Sandra needed money to buy new clothes, she had already gotten wardrobe allowance from her parents but she needed to get more expensive clothings, she decided to inflate her textbook fees and also lie to get money from her father. Her father of course fell for the trick and gave her more money than needed.

Two weeks later a fight ensued between Sandra and her younger sister, her sister had taken one of the gowns without her consent, Sandra had gotten angry and demanded her cloth angrily and the sister in a bid to payback reported how Sandra had deceived their father. Sandra was scolded and punished by her father for lying.

A month after, Sandra’s sister needed to pay for her school’s yearbook and excursion, on presenting the issue and amount, their father raised an eyebrow and implied that she was trying to play the same trick as her sister. Lets analyze this scenario ;

The seen effects;
Sandra sowed a seed of distrust

Sandra was able to buy the clothes but her sister began to struggle for it with her and she didn’t want to share.

Sandra’s father punished her.

The unseen:
Sandra’s father may never entrust his children with money or believe any money issue they put forward.

This may cause his children to seek other means of getting money

Sandra had unknowingly place a ban on collecting money easily from their father.

Another scenario is in the manufacturing industry, when companies increase the quantity of products in the name of bonanzas and raffle draws and the likes. What is seen is an increase in quantity but what isn’t seen by the society is the fact that the ingredients used have been reduced, quality of the products decreased just to increase the quantity and deceive people.

So at the end of the day, the companies are not really doing the society a favour but it is the other way round, more profit for the companies.

All in all we must always realize that there is always two sides to every coin, never get carried away, like the popular joke ‘this is not my real face’ somethings are not what they seem and individuals are quick to change in the face of situations.
There are hidden details in situations and circumstances and it will be wise if all possibilities, all possible effects are explored and considered.

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Say NO to violence against women

Here is another article from a guest writer on the blog. I personally felt this needed to be shared here, to join in creating an awareness. Nowadays female molestation and violence has become a trend, making waves and spreading like wildfire.Even kids are being molested, I believe in the cause to rise against violating the female folks. We have a right to our own freedom of movement in the society. Read what Oyindamola has to say...

Violence is no doubt one of the biggest threats to the peaceful co-existence of the human gender; males and females. It has eaten deep into the structure of the society and glaringly, the consequences has proven to be catastrophic as well as posing setbacks for societal growth. Violence is nothing short of a tender subject. From time immemorial, research has shown that a larger percentage women; both young and old are exposed to violence.

It is heartrendingly sad when females suffer at the hands of beasty men. It is now a norm to hear of men beating their wives to the point of being comatose,extreme cases of death has also been recorded. This act has even gone beyond the family unit.

Majority of the female folks anywhere around the world are physically molested. What can be done to put a stop to this evil?

Whoever is the perpetrator of physical violence, whether male relatives or not, should be apprehended and brought to book. Men should be civilised enough to prove their ideals by using their brains not their brawn when they are angered.

Another form of violence females suffer, is sexual exploitation. A closer look at this will show you , that a considerable percentage of the victims of rape and other related crimes are young females; most of whom are not mature enough both physically and mentally to be having sexual intimacy with the opposite sex. Also, verbal abuse should not be overlooked. Issuing threats and badmouthing the female gender is uncalled for as well. Put your brain and the gift of words you have to other honourable tasks. Why should you destabilize a woman's emotions by the hurtful and threatening statements you utter? This is totally barbaric.

Women everywhere in the world are not at total ease. The fear of being sexually exploited, physically assaulted and emotionally threatened has succeeded not only in ruining their lives but also ruling the hearts. Even if domestic violence doesn't happen to them directly, what about their friends and families, daughters, sisters or their co-worker or even someone in their immediate or external environment?

The concept of women being weaker vessels has been totally misunderstood and this has somehow contributed to their undoing and how they are treated in the society by men. In fact, some cultures applaud this as they regard men as gods whose actions can't be questioned.

All forms of violence against women should not only be tackled but measures must be put in place to get it eliminated from the society. Women should not be enslaved, nor forced to do backbreaking work or jobs. They should not be turned into objects that gratify sexual pleasures against their wills. All hands must be on deck to trample on all forms of violence the female community faces. We needn't be pushed before we respond to this clarion call. The aftermath of this vices are clear enough and devastating for all to see. Female victims of violence are not the same anymore after incidence. They become traumatised and this affects all aspects of their lives to the extent that - their output to the growth of the society lowers. Young children who are raised or reared in such societies internalise and view violence as a necessary evil for all women, these future leaders see domestic violence as a fate that cannot be rejected or avoided. The male ones among them believe it is part of their destiny to inflict pains on the ‘weaker vessels’ and they will, without doubt, continue the mandate throughout their existence on the surface of the earth. Any religion which approves violence against women is worthy of extinction and the society should stop downplaying the constitutional rights of a woman. Women should not be seen as "lesser humans".


The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is an annual event. Let every soul keep sustaining this cry - "Say No to Violence against Women" till it is no more heard of in our land. Let the arms of law be long enough to prosecute the perpetrators of violence against women, be it male or female.

Theoretically and practically, our laws should be no respecter of persons – irrespective of Position or affiliations.
To everyone out there – Let’s protect the weaker vessels. To men - the female gender should not be subjected to your inanities. They are humans as you are and are not by any means lesser. To women - refuse to be the whipping post for anyone's whim. Liberate yourselves, seek for help and speak out whenever you are in pains or you face any threat from any angle. Be your sister's keeper, don't become a perpetrator of violence against that ‘feminist’ which you represent. The Creator didn't intend women to be pummeled, rubbished or dastardised. Our destiny is far greater than that.
Lend your voice and resources to this cause – the elimination of violence against women. It's high time we stood up against all barbaric acts facing the women in our society lest we collapse under the crumbling weight of those beastly acts rampaging our environment.

Oyindamola Grace Osinubi is an enthusiastic reader and a prolifically skilled writer who has an unquenchable passion for knowledge. She loves digging deep into history and studying the ways of living things in the universe apart from humans. Tourism flows in her blood and she’s not shy of making new friends.
You can connect with her via ododoagbayeosinubi@gmail.com or 09086385550.

Monday, November 21, 2016

leadership and liberty forum 2016

So on the 3rd of NOV 2016, Moronfolu Adeniyi sent me the link to the leadership and liberty forum (lalf) 2016. I opened the link and came to realize this particular gathering was really going to make sense. I became more anxious , expectant and excited when I realized I would be taking a session on Time management and leadership (leadership 101). Despite busy schedules and distance barrier, about forty participants and facilitators found their way to Royal green’s guest house Ibara Abeokuta on November 5th, 2016.

African student for liberty organization is an organization I have always respected and being indirectly a part of ,by this I mean I didn’t officially join while in school. Apart from the fact that these organization helps to discover and groom intellectuals. It is an organization comprising of ardent believers of liberty, freedom and leadership. They are a group of achievers who never act limited or limit themselves for no reason.

So as I listened to other speakers after giving my presentation on time management and leadership, I realized I had made a great choice agreeing to be in that event, I also concluded that there is big hope for Nigeria. Meeting young people with so much zeal, passion and intelligence for a course really challenged me and motivated me.

ASFL’s West Africa Regional director who is the host, Moronfolu Adeniyi spoke on ‘Promoting Liberty on African Campuses’. He highlighted some of the gains recorded so far as well as the adjoining challenges in the cause of advancing liberty across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Moronfolu ended by narrating his experience as a student and how he and his team were able to surmount several obstacles from their school management in getting the organization established on their campus. He energized participants to be focused and determined pro-liberty advocates.

Lilian David, Another ASFL Executive Board Member talked extensively on ‘Benchmark of Successful Events/Projects’. To organize successful events, she identified and explained three strategies that student leaders can employ, which are: Coordination, Supervision, and Teamwork. She also shared possible events that can be organized by ASFL leaders, especially on campuses.

Former ASFL Executive Board member, Odunola Oladejo a very vibrant lady and John Aiyede (vice president of  ALSO, University of Ibadan) shared insights on ‘Free Speech and Campus Regulations’. Odunola being a lawyer gave more insight on how free a speech is and when one is beginning to cross one's boundaries.

SFL African Programs Manager, Olumayowa Okediran gave a broad introduction of ASFL to the participants. He explained how governments enact laws to infringe on individual rights and in turn hamper social freedom. He shared his experiences in the liberty movement and informed the participants about the ‘No Nanny Campaign’, a global SFL campaign that is identifying and reproving laws that are infringing on individual rights, and plans to integrate it into subsequent programs of ASFL. Really there are certain laws that are ridiculous in different parts of the countries. Why would the government decide for you where to park your cars on certain days? What to wear on certain days?

Azeez Alamutu spoke on financial discipline and fundraising. He made a statement which I quite agree with, "if you can't manage time, you can't be trusted with money".

I had invited one of my friends (dr Tolu Apampa) specially to the event, it was to be more of a re-union for both of us but alas we actually had to squeeze out time to talk. My point is, my friend and I got so involved in the interesting activities and presentations at the event such that we eventually left the venue later than planned .

LALF 2016 was a success and ASFL needs to be proud of this. The presence of experienced and well travelled personnel coupled with the ideas they shared further proved that these are people ready to matter to their environment. These are people who may never be relegated to the background, people who one way or the other are related to the rising and greatness of Nigeria. My presentation that day inspired even me and that’s what a great gathering does, it creates a good atmosphere for inspirations and ideas. An atmosphere to connect , relate and take opportunities and this is what I appreciate student for liberty (SFL) for.

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Madrid derby

Real Madrid has not beaten Atletico Madrid in the league since the days of Jose Mourinho. Real Madrid has a bad record against Atletico Madrid with only 1 win the last 10 games. Last season, Zidane lost at home to Atletico but since then till now, Real Madrid has gotten 63 points. Zidane on last season’s defeat said yesterday: “I remember the defeat. It always hurts, but I’m not thinking about that game. I’m thinking about tomorrow and we will try to do the best to win".

Though, Real Madrid has
not played fascinating football much this season, they are winning. They are going into the game with 2 points ahead of Barcelona and another 6 ahead of Atletico Madrid. A win for Real Madrid will keep them on top of the league and with a difficult match out of their way. Knowing this, Real Madrid might feel this is their season to take.


At the end of this season, Atletico Madrid will quit their stadium Vicente Caldrone and will move to a 67, 000 capacity stadium, “La Peineta”. So, they might want to go into the game with a fire for fire determination, considering this is their last derby match on the stadium. Aside from this, they could be nine points behind Real Madrid if they loss this afternoon. Without being in December yet, a loss might make Atletico feel they are out of the title race. Atletico Madrid have played well this season but they have lost some unexpected matches. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid is a good team defensively. They are capable of nullifying Real Madrid’s attack. Ronaldo has failed to score in his last six Madrid derbies. Bale has only one goal against Atletico, scoring an extra time goal in the Champions League final in 2014, but they have little struggle in front of goal.
However, Atletico has their own worries too, conceding in their last four games and two loses in their last three La Liga game. They also have injury worries, their central defender Savic is ruled out of the derby. Good news for them, Griezmann has overcome a foot injury and will be available for the derby match. Zidane on his country man, Griezmann: “It is true that we have to be very careful against Griezmann…”
Alvaro Morata and Toni Kroos are out but Karim Benzema and Luka Modric are expected to feature in the big game today. Still, Real Madrid are missing Casemiro in the midfield. In defence, Pepe is out due to hamstring injury but Ramos returns.
Over time, Ramos has proven himself to be a force to reckon with. The defender and captain has scored 3 out of 12 games in Madrid derbies plus an equalizer 2014 Champions League final.
Positively, for Real Madrid, they have a record of11 games without conceding a goal before the international break and also unbeaten in all competitions playing 28 game. Zidane on the game: “…it’s a 50-50 game. We have to go and play until the end. It will be a tough game, but we’re used to tough games.

Written by : Adeyemi Onayemi

Friday, November 18, 2016

Big weekend

Truly, English Premiere League football has proven itself not to be a game played on paper. When Manchester United appointed Jose Mourinho, he was happy and full of confidence but recently he is sad and simmering with anger. His summer transfer signings have not been effective enough this season.

After having a bad game against Manchester city, Jose Mourinho has hardly given last season’s Bundesliga best player, Mkhitaryan the time to play. On Saturday, Manchester United will be without key man Zlatan Ibrahimovich ,when Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger renew their fierce rivalry. Zlatan Ibrahimovich is out due to a match, since he got banned for collecting five yellow cards.
Mourinho’s team have been suffering from injuries, with Eric Bailly and Antonio Valencia on sideline. Also, Luke Shaw might not play, he is injury prone. Mourinho already criticized him and Chris Smalling for not being fit for their match against Swansea, saying: “we have players with problems.” Manchester United has won only one out of their last four games in the league. For most people, Jose Mourinho has lost it. He is no longer the “special one”. He has even lost his level of arrogance, especially with the media.
For Mourinho’s squad, Michael Carrick seems to be the missing puzzle. His introduction to the team this season has brought stability. Michael Carrick is a silent player on the pitch but he contributes greatly to the team. He is experienced, composed and well positioned on the field. I would be surprised not to see him play.

Mourinho already criticized him and Chris Smalling for not being fit for their match against Swansea, saying: “we have players with problems.” Manchester United has won only one out of their last four games in the league. For most people, Jose Mourinho has lost it. He is no longer the “special one”. He has even lost his pride, especially with the media.

For Mourinho’s squad, Michael Carrick seems to be the missing puzzle. His introduction to the team this season has brought stability. Michael Carrick is a silent player on the pitch but he contributes greatly to the team. He is experienced, composed and well positioned on the field. I would be surprised not to see him play on Saturday.

Arsenal’s manager, Arsene Wenger will be facing a different Jose Mourinho this season, “the unhappy one”. Probably, this is the best time for Arsene Wenger to record his first competitive win against Mourinnho after 13 meetings between them. Arsenal are fourth on the table and are enjoying a good start to the league campaign. Man United are six points behind Arsenal on the table, who are two points behind league leaders Liverpool. Arsene Wenger’s men are unbeaten after losing to Liverpool in the opening day of the season.
Arsenal has injury problems too; Hector Bellerin is out and Arsenal’s big name and front man Alexis Sanchez is skeptical to feature in the match dolden opportunity for Frenchman, Olivier Giroud who has found himself more on the bench this season.

BOTH TEAM STAT:
Manchester United, won 94 games against Arsenal, drawn 49 and have lost 80.

Arsenal has found the net in each of their last five games against Manchester United.

Arsenal haven’t beaten Manchester United at Old Trafford in the league since 2006.

However, this is not a game played on paper. May the best team win.

written by: Adeyemi Onayemi

Friday, November 11, 2016

Brief Psychotic disorder

Few years back, on a normal afternoon, I was returning home from school. I was on my normal route and I wasn’t expecting anything out of the blues to happen. I boarded a cab and was seated at the backseat adjacent to the left door, with an elderly woman in between me and another woman sitting right adjacent to the right door. Barely 15 minutes after the cab moved, it stopped to drop the woman seated close to the right door and pick another passenger. One would have thought that the new passenger would simply come in and the cab will move on but alas the elderly woman beside me alighted and ordered the new passenger to go in and sit in the middle while she seats by the door.
Everyone, including the new passenger, thought it was ridiculous, as she had no reason for getting down. We tried to tell her same but she vehemently refused. Perhaps she insisted because of a delusion she has e.g the seat is her right because she owns the air above that seat; she is not supposed to sit in between 2 people because she is a god or something. What started out as a minor quarrel turned out to be a fight, the cab man got down angrily trying to settle the issue, but we gradually noticed that the elderly woman’s words and behavior was incoherent, she wasn’t making much sense and she was even ready to pull off her clothes.

This went on until a passerby came around to advise us to leave the woman and move on because she wasn’t normal and was known in those parts to display such occasional ‘madness’. This woman was well dressed and one couldn’t have guessed.


A friend of mine shared his experience as well; he was travelling to Delta state from Berger, Lagos. The bus had moved and a young lady had offered to pray for the journey in the bus. She had started well, saying powerful prayers and everyone had been responding with a resounding Amen until suddenly, her prayers transformed to curses. She began to curse the same set of people she had said prayers for, everyone in the buswas alarmed and when they tried to stop her, they realized she was mentally unhinged. She was beautiful, according to him, and well dressed. To his surprise, she had transformed from a well comported enthusiastic Christian to a confused and violent person. The situation degenerated to the point where everyone in the bus insisted the driver had to drop her off or else they wouldn’t continue with the journey. Of course she refused to get down from the bus and it took extra efforts, time and tact to quietly deceive her off the bus. The other passengers had been made to get down and wait at a particular destination while the driver and my friend pretended to continue the journey with her. They were later able to drop her off within Lagos, before going back to get the other passengers and continue with the journey.

The examples of the elderly woman and the young lady fit the description of a brief psychotic disorder. Brief psychotic disorder is a sudden short term display of psychotic behavior, such as hallucinations or delusions which occurs following a stressful event in an otherwise normal individual. It is currently classified within the schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders. It is differentiated from other related disorders by its sudden onset, its relatively short duration which is usually less than a month, and in some cases, few days or hours. It is usually characterized by one or more of the following symptoms.
Delusions

Hallucinations

Bizarre behavior and posture

Disorganized speech

Due to the sudden onset and brief duration some might argue that these things are spiritual and therefore, should be treated spiritually. I believe that there are times medical treatment is required and this is one condition that requires it. As is the case with mental disorders, support from loved ones and family also help the victims to recover and cope with this condition.

This mental disorder is very different from full blown psychosis. There are lots of mental disorders that many individuals within the society are secretly going through. But nobody knows, nobody cares until it becomes a societal problem affecting others around. The risk factors for developing brief psychotic disorder, like other mental disorders, can mainly be grouped as biological, psychological and social. Biological factors such as genetics, head trauma, alcohol/illicit drug use, radiation exposure etc; Psychological factors such as childhood abuse and/or neglect, personality types, exposure to mental illness in close relatives etc; social factors such as poverty, poor performance at work/school, loss of a loved one etc.
Most mental disorders are never fully cured, but providing a strong support team of medical and mental health professionals for victims is usually helpful to help improve their quality of life.

Victims of Psychological ailments can be helped to get over it by

Helping them re-live only good memories,


helping them redirect their thoughts through gentle discussion

Friends and relatives must avoid playing along with their delusions, do not be confrontational or harsh with them. Be gentle and honest with them but do not talk about the disorder in a way that implies mental illness is something to be ashamed of.

Use of appropriate medications as prescribed by a qualified mental health care practitioner.

Also all situations respond to prayers and prayers work wonders.

All in all, since we cannot deny that there are people like this in our midst, therefore we cannot ignore them or assume they are of less importance. We can only do our best to help the ones around us. After all statistics suggests that over 1million individuals in the society may at least have one hidden mental disorder they are battling. In other words, everyone needs care, help and acceptance.

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