>>22517
I have a passable level of knowledge on both tulpas and schizophrenia.
Most importantly, he cannot hurt you or your family. He cannot make you do anything.
It can't be stressed enough that he isn't even real.
Your previous attachment to this particular hallucination is the reason it is so recurrent.
This does parallel the idea of tulpas and other thought-forms, however the difference is that it is more wild, untamed.
More like a direct window into the unfathomable parts of your own mind instead of something intentionally crafted.
So the idea of him being a reflection of how you see yourself is at the least not too far off.
You said you were terrified of him causing you to do plenty of things you don't want to do.
These fears escalated along with the dark suggestions, correct ?
Seems to me that they're directly related.
While he may not entirely be a self image, it would be wise to reflect and think deeply on how you view yourself.
Gain insight into those deeper, maybe even repressed thoughts and either write down any of
these insights, share them with someone trusted/your therapist/psychiatrist, or any combination of those.
You said that he used to make you feel safe. While it's kind of sketchy to suggest such a thing.
I'd recommend trying to remember that feeling and focus on a more silent and beneficial version of him should he reappear.
Of course…
>Don't put faith in your visions, because they won't be consistent. A change or medication or a new psychotic episode might turn your new friend into a very, very bad influence.
He isn't real. While you may be able to get some sort of control or benefit out of him don't lose sight of what he is.
A hallucination, a dream character imposed onto the waking world, an amalgamation of out of place thoughts.
You don't have to relinquish control and he doesn't know anything that you don't.
If you are more spiritually inclined, you should follow the advice about praying or at least try to take up meditation.
It's a good way to steel your mind and temper focus. It may help give you confidence should your friend return.
Just try not to worry or give in to fear OP.
You seem to be good about keeping your psychiatrist abreast of whatever's goin' down, so keep that up too.
Also, it would be wise to discuss it with your therapist first if you do plan on trying to "tame" Anthony if he does return.