By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture - However, the counselor warned me, if your colleague begins to lose touch with reality, do not encourage his delusions. If he complains that everyone is out to get him, deny that; argue the point. If he begins describing events or conversations in grossly inaccurate terms, correct him. If he announces that he is the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, don’t start speaking French, and definitely don’t bring him a sword. You do him no favors if you help him to slip away from the real world ....