Thank you for sharing your concern. Since you’ve experienced paranoid delusions and your symptoms returned after stopping medication, I would not recommend discontinuing medication or relying on counselling alone without your psychiatrist’s guidance.
The most effective approach is often a combination of psychiatric treatment and psychotherapy. Counselling can help you understand triggers, manage anxiety, improve coping skills, and reduce distress, but it works best alongside the treatment plan advised by your psychiatrist.
Next Steps
Please continue your follow-ups with your psychiatrist and consider starting therapy with a psychologist/counsellor if you haven’t already. With consistent treatment and support, many people experience significant improvement. Wishing you strength and good health.