How do you talk to a Schizophrenic?

My Daddy would reply "VERY CAREFULLY" with a big grin on his face. Seek out the Dr. first. Read this article for help with your questions.

Hi

If his mental illness is profoundly affecting his life he should go to the doctor. He should realize this himself. Only the experts can diagnose if it is schizophrenic. If he has ups and downs, extreme mood changes and depression it could be Bi Polar disorder. I'm just saying that there are other types of mental illness out there. He may even have a solvent abuse problem without you knowing.

Your mum and you need to speak to him calmly and point out your observations.

Good luck.

Hi,

I mean no harm in my answer but I have to say - It's not wise for you to diagnose your cousin.

2nd - If he does have Schizophrenia - you and he should know that it's perfectly treatable although the side-effects from the meds can be brutal.

3rd - Stop suggesting it and simply ask him to go with you. Tell him what you suspect and that you would feel better and worry less if this fear is eliminated. Reenforce that you love him and are worried about him.

4th - Make the appointment and go with him, support him and continue to stand by his side.

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There's not much else you can do.

No one likes to hear they have a PROBLEM. You need to address it a different way. No one likes people to be concerned about their well being like they are some crazy person. Don't suggest a doctor wait until he comes around to it. Just let him know its an option and if he need to talk to you about how he feels then let him explain to you about how he feels. Dont act like he's crazy. Give him the option to talk to you and if he needs to you know a doctor that would help.

Also, I know that people can control it. Its just very difficult. I think you need to address it in a different way. Talk to him about why he doesn't trust people and about how he feels about that. Ask him why he feels like people are doing that. He may just need to hear himself talk about whats going on in his head that way he can hear that what he is thinking isn't right. Just listen to him.

Um, since just telling him to go to the doctor isn't working you should like actually force it to happen. Especially if he is danger to himself or others. When people are mentally ill they usually are in denial about it, so don't really get mad at him, cuz its not really "him" if you kinda get what im saying. I know what its like having mentally ill family members so im so sorry. Good luck. Xoxo

If he is refusing, then don't mention it very often or eventually he will stop answering the phone and the door. Treat him just like anyone else, with a little extra patience.

Honey, you want some scrambed egs?

humm,, why dont you call his dr and see what he or she recommends ?