My brother has schizophrenia???
I'm sorry, that's a really difficult situation. He's likely saying that to you because that's how he feels about himself, and he's projecting it. It's called "displacement" and it's pretty common with schizophrenia. I know this is really hard, because hearing things like that is hard for anyone. If you can, try to read between the lines to hear what is really going on rather than what he is actually saying. When he says "You are..." imagine him actually saying "I feel like I am..." and try to react to the second one, not the first. For example, if your brother came to you and said "I think I am a failure in life" how would you react to that? I'm assuming that you'd want to help him, or that you would at least not feel angry if that's what he really said. Try to interpret what he's saying to you in your head to yourself so you here what's really going on, not the words of his rant. If things get to be too much, though, do you have somewhere else you can go for an evening or to stay the night? Do you have a friend's place or a relative's house or anything like that? You shouldn't have to deal with this, and I know it's not fair to you. It's hard to be patient 100% of the time, so it would be best if you have a way that you can take a break if you need it.
My brother has OCD and I may have schizophrenia?
I agree with Bella, don't torment yourself worrying about having some sort of mental condition. The more you let your mind become preoccupied with the notion the more you're going to believe you have it. Give the thought a rest for six months. If in six months you're still worried about having schizophrenia then see a psychiatrist about it.
Think my brother has schizophrenia?
I was watching the discovery health channel today and saw something about a schizophrenic girl. It made me look at my 14 year old brother. I believe that a lot of the symptoms of the disorder relates to him. He constantly seems to be talking to himself and sometimes at night, I hear him whispering to someone and he keeps saying change me into a vampire. Im begging of you. He is very much obsessed with vampires and on everyother day, thinks that he is one. He always tells me that he has a special power, but can't tell me because he does not know about it yet, but he "knows that he has one." A couple of days ago, I found him in the kitchen lighting the stove and just watching the flame. I yelled at him and asked him why he did it and he said "I dont know, some one in my mind told me to" Also, he believes that an organization of vampires called Petrovka is coming after him. He also believes that he can see auras. He is violent and can snap if I say something he doesn't like. He prefers to be alone and has never really made friends. At school, many people will want to hang out with him, but he says no and will eat lunch in the bathroom, and chooses to work alone on school projects. He is not clean. At all. He hates taking showers and will not clean anything. I ask why and he just says he cant help it. He also never wants to do anything. People invite him over, he says no. He never wants to get out of bed. Ever. His lack of activity has gone as far as my mom having to take him out of school and do online school, because he doesnt want to go to school. He complains of headaches from hearing voices 24/7. He tells me that he lies to my mom about having a cold because he doesnt want to go to school. and then stays home all day and does nothing but lay in bed and whisper to himself and then listen to his ipod when he is done. Please help me, tell me what is wrong with my brother... And he claims that last year, in another house, someone named Jaimee was talking to him...and he is always paranoid about someone doing something that results in his death. He is not afraid of death itself but afraid of how it will come upon him. I've told my parents about suspicion, but they keep telling me that he is fine and that nothing is wrong with him. They say "yes he is weird alot but we believe that nothing mental is going on, bblah blah blah" they wont listen to me
How can I help my 24-year-old brother who has schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder with symptoms of emotional instability, detachment from reality, and withdrawal into the 'self'. There is a significant body of literature that suggests psychotherapy, with a spiritual and religious focus, can hold offer benefits for for those diagnosed with schizophrenia. Trained therapists with sensitivity to different aspects of religious, spiritual, and cultural diversity can enhance these treatments through meditation
My brother has Schizophrenia and Bipolar, Will I have it too?
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder both have a strong genetic component, but just because your brother has them doesn't mean that you necessarily will have either disease. You and your brother share a significant number of your genes, statistically about 50% of them, but that doesn't mean you got the same "mental health" genes as your brother. You could have inherited a totally different set, or only some of the same genes. So yes, there is a chance you could get them, but you are more likely not to. And as far as whether or not your brother will be cured, the sad answer is no. There is no cure for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, they are life-long conditions. There are, however, many successful treatments that can significantly decrease the symptoms your brother suffers. He could even potentially go into remission, meaning that the medication makes all of his symptoms go away and he doesn't even feel like he has a disease. This is less common than partial remission, but it does happen sometimes. Here are some resources about bipolar disorder and schizophrenia from the National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml Here you can learn about the diseases from a reputable source, including the symptoms, causes, and treatments for the disorders. I think you will find that the more research you do about your brother's conditions, the less scary they become. Yes, they are horrible diseases, but they ARE treatable and the person can live a mostly normal, successful, happy life with the right treatments. Your brother can be successful in life, even if he can't be cured. It will take time and patience, a lot of support from you, your parents, and his team of mental health professionals (psychiatrist and psychologist) but he will get there. Just keep being there for him the best you can, and learn as much about his illnesses as you can. Knowledge is power. Good luck! PS: My personal experience... I have bipolar disorder, and so does my uncle, but nobody else in my family does. My brother suffers from occasional periods of depression but he deals with it without medication. There is a long history of depression, anxiety disorders, and addictions in my family, but other than my uncle I am the only one with bipolar.
How can I help my homeless schizophrenic brother?
I would try getting to or otherwise contacting your brother first. Try to find him housing with someone like yoirself, another gamily member, a friend, or in a shelter. Try to find what shelters, social service centers, amd mental health facilite are neqr you. I would use the internet for that, although you could also ask around or use a phonebook. You or him may want to call 211 (like 911 but you dial a 2), whoch can get you in touch with some basic services. There are lots of organizations and programs that can help him, you just have to find them. Treating his mentla illness is goijg to be important, and I would look here: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help . Similarly, calling 1-800-662–4357 can also be effective. You may also want to check out: What are the best homeless living and survival hacks? for your brother. Try this link as well: Homeless Shelters | Find Homeless Shelters | Homeless Shelter Search . Lots of these recources are geared towards the mentally ill or homeless themselves, but they could be useful for you, too. I wish both you and your brother luck. Have a good day.
Schizophrenic Brother Getting Worse...?
SORRY THIS IS LONG My brother is schizophrenic & 7 yrs ago tried to kill my parents. He was in the mental state hospital for 6 yrs & now lives with us again. He was doing ok w/ his meds for the 1st few weeks, until he picked up smoking again. Now he is addicted & I mean ADDICTED. Seriously the majority of his social security income is spent on cigarettes & he has to have a smoke literally every 5 minutes, from the time he wakes up to well after midnight. He drinks as well. Well, ever since, ALL of his symptoms have been getting MUCH worse. All day, every day, he walks NONSTOP around the house, either laughin hysterically about absolutely nothing or arguing violently with the voices in his head. & he goes from 1 polar extreme to the next in jus seconds. He's SUPER hard to be around becuz he has not showered, put on deoderant, washed any of his 3 pairs of clothes, brushed his teeth or changed his underwear ONCE since he came back (nearing 1 yr ago). add the smell of 50 cigarettes a day, and, well, yea. Anyway, he's REALLY been freaking me out lately. He'll be up way past 2 am arguing w/ the voices, jumping up and down, punching walls, yelling, or laughing hysterically. He is obsessed w/ knives. He's bought over 5. And I keep overhearing freaky things from his convos with the "voices." Once, I woke up at 5 am to him yelling and sputtering something about "murdering [my dad]." I hardly sleep with him doing these things, nor do I ever have privacy during the day. I am currently hiding to type this. But my parents just keep indulging him as he's the "special" kid in the family. They're also away a lot & sleep in a sep. part of the house so they don't see HALF the stuff I do. I can't even get away cuz my mom makes me take him EVERYWHERE I read that nicotine messes w/ antipsychotics. I think he'd get better if he didn't smoke but I don't know how to tell my parents nor how to stop his insane addiction ANY HELP WHATSOEVER?? Any kind of support appreciated.
At 14, my 23-year-old brother developed schizophrenia. At 22, my 24-year-old sister developed paranoid schizophrenia. Their illnesses have consumed my family's life. How do I reclaim my will to live?
I’ve responded to this question with the assumption that you’re concerned about developing the disorder yourself.Reading this may give you some comfort: Schizophrenia Genetics and HeredityIt helps to have a relatively clear idea of how the percentages are calculated; the way some people word them is designed to garner attention. We need to keep in mind that roughly 1% of people develop a form of schizophrenia (which includes a primarily aged demographic). When a report suggests that having a relative with schizophrenia doubles your chances of developing it, they’re really saying you have a 2% chance. And in most cases, this occurs much later in life.Having a sibling (and no parents) with the condition, gives you a roughly 7% chance of developing schizophrenia. When looked at in terms of odds, your chances of not developing it are great.Importantly, being genetically predisposed to schizophrenia doesn’t mean that you will develop the condition. There are a wide range of environmental and behavioural factors that have an impact on this… which is where a possible solution for you come into the picture.While we’re not yet at the stage where we can determine whether someone is going to get schizophrenia, efforts are being made towards early detection and treatment; with some promising results. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc...You are able to take steps now to improve your outlook on life, and the way you perceive and respond to challenges. Speak to a psychologist, explain your concerns, and have a discussion about whether you would benefit from treatment of some kind. With early support, and trust placed in the right person, you may be able to avoid the condition with minimal (or no) detriment to your own future.