my father is mentaly ill and i dont know what to do help please!?

Question

My father and i didnt grow up together my mum and him seperated when i was about 5 but i still rember him playing with us back then now im 23 and weve only caught up within the last few years and ive found out hes mentaly ill i know this due to things hes said to me eg(he thinks hes famous and a profet of god also he thinks hes written movies and his ideas where stole off him) i love him and want whats best for him the rest of the family knows all this as hes said other things aswell to them but as far as there cocerned its not there problem ive tried reasoning with him explaining he might need medication or see a local doctor but this further fuels his paranoia and mistrust im at my wits end and am afraid he might hurt himself at some point hes not acting suicidal or anything but thats still no sign of comfort i believe i only have one option to have him commited against his own will as he wont get help he thinks everyones against him please give me your opinions thankyou

Answer 1

First of all you sound like a wonderful caring son. I lost my father to depression (suicide) when I was 6, I know how it is to feel helpless. Unfortunately because he is an adult I think the only way to treat him is to have him committed unless he does something to hurt himself or someone else. Maybe you should speak to a respected Dr. and tell them your concerns and they can guide you further. Good luck and please hang in there.

Answer 2

http://www.metrokc.gov/dchs/mhd/mhinvfaq.htm
Consider looking up your, "County Designated Mental Health Professionals = (CDMHPs)", and speak with them about your Father. They will advise from there, more in last paragraph.

Q) Under the law, what is the definition of a mental disorder?
A) The law defines a mental disorder as, "Any organic, mental, or emotional impairment which has substantial adverse effects on an individual's cognitive (thought) or volitional (action) functions."

Q) What are the criteria for commitment?
A) The criteria are as follows:

HARM TO SELF: A substantial risk of serious harm indicated by threats (written or verbal) or attempts to commit suicide or inflict physical harm on one's self.
HARM TO OTHERS: Behavior that has caused harm or places others in reasonable fear of sustaining harm. Can be written, verbal, or actual assaultive acts.
PROPERTY DAMAGE: Behavior that has caused substantial loss or damage to the property of others.
GRAVELY DISABLED: Behavior that results in the individual being in danger of serious physical harm resulting from the failure to provide for his/her needs of health and safety or, the individual has shown a deterioration in routine functioning which is evidenced by a repeated and escalating loss over his/her actions and is not receiving necessary care for health and safety needs.

Q) Can physicians or family members commit their patients or relatives?
A) NO. Only County Designated Mental Health Professionals (CDMHPs) can initiate the process for adults. Program: Involuntary Treatment Law (RCW 71.05).

Answer 3

Check with a good family lawyer to determine what your rights concerning his health are. Then, if possible, get power of attorney for health care for him. That way, you'll be responsible for decisions concerning his health. Check the website below for more information.

Answer 4

if it gets dangerously bad you can file a mental illness warrant on him and he can be taken against his will or up to 72 hours. sounds like he has schizophrenia, it is a manageable illness but I've seen people with it do as you are saying your dad does, they have grandiose behavior. good luck to you and i wish your father well.

Answer 5

without reason no one can ill first u tell the any reason then i can cure in a minute to if u not tell reason no one can do all right to yr father any cost in the world perhaps he is too upset of your family members some one from ladies also as u are so simple not to stand self too only due to this

Answer 6

awe, you should go and see him, if you love him a lot, then go and see him. you know he loves you. I know when mine died I didnt see him at all. I wouldnt talk to him!