My Daughter has regular psychotic episodes because she lacks self care (She is 21 and not at home). Her longest episode was approximately 8 months and during that time she managed to travel overseas, backpack Europe and come home again. I know she was psychotic because f our phone calls during that time. I can only imagine her terror/anxiety. It was obvious over the phone.
When she returned she wound up in hospital, and was medicated. She seems ok now but if she lacks sufficient self care, sleep or is overusing her negative coping substances she can slide into it again. She is in therapy but now is incredibly paranoid. So much that she often cuts contact with me.
It can be daunting for us as parent to witness their experiences. It must be so much more experiencing it first hand. Do not be too eager to get her out of where she is. I believe that professional support in a structured environment is very helpful. Her age is in her favour for recovery. Intense, multi faceted support is what is needed in my opinion and I hope that your child gets what she needs to be well. Be kind to yourself and be kind to her. Her paranoia may make her say a lot of things that are frightening. She may not trust where she is, but if she is safe, then that is of paramount importance.
