For example, if they were convinced they were a frog, and protested loudly to anyone who tried to convince them otherwise, and seemed pretty damn happy thinking they're a frog, would you just let them be or would you feel compelled to correct them?
Once they are not hurting anyone or them selves , then most probably I suppose. The Denial may be their "defense mechanism" and to just be persistent in undermining it would be like attacking the foundation of a building, the entire structure-their view on their existence itself- might crumble. At the same time if their denial is leading to their own explicit self destruction, I would want to intervene- like in the case of severe addiction or self destructive tendencies- as them plastering paint onto their "house"- their degrading psyche- might lead the house to crumble- sometimes perhaps even incorrigibly
Well sometimes the house needs to collapse for a person to really change. But its all something I think should be played by ear the isn't one final rule for helping people.
I would probably enjoy being a fellow frog, or a fly, or a chef looking for frog legs!
^^^this^^^If part of my current reality was an illusion brought on by me being completely insane I wouldn't want to know unless I was hurting myself or others.
Yes, I do this all the time. I may nudge here and there....just to see if they are interested in discussing further. If not...so be it.would you just let them be