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21-04-2015 01:45 PM
21-04-2015 01:45 PM
Trying to get my brother help
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21-04-2015 01:56 PM
21-04-2015 01:56 PM
Re: Trying to get my brother help
Welcome to the Forum @Brother
This is a forum contains a lot of mutual support. Please try and type in `family', `Schizophrenia' on the above serach bar and you would be able to find a lot of members who share their learnings and wisdoms here.
Be sure to look after yourself as well
Take care,
Sky
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08-05-2015 05:55 PM
08-05-2015 05:55 PM
Re: Trying to get my brother help
Hi @Brother
I'm so sorry to read about the difficult time you & your family have been going through.
You mentioned he exhibits 'classic signs' of schizophrenia - can you tell us a bit more about that? It might help other members respond to your post.
It sounds like you're in a common situation to many carers, in which the person they are caring for don't think they are unwell and/or don't seek help. It's such a horrible situation to be in, there's a sense of helplessness and just being tired without seeing resolution to the situation.
@Kiera80 , @Jacob101 are just a few of the members who come to mind. They had to make some tough decisions about the person in their life and had to take certain steps to maintain their own wellbeing.
Welcome to the Forums - I hope that you find the community useful. At the very least, know that you're not alone in this experience.
Nik
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02-07-2015 08:44 PM
02-07-2015 08:44 PM
Re: Trying to get my brother help
How are things going?
I am new to forum but have a schizophrenic brother,
It was really hard to get a diagnosis for my brother at 17.
He was dillusional and strange.
On one of his bad days I drove him to an assessment centre.
Once he assessed things will improve.
Your living in no mans land at present.