My brother,45yrs since his childhood till date,he will talk to himself and answer questions.When he is been confronted he will say,he can hear voices talking to him.
The fact is he do not smoke at all.But when was a child he was playing with friends and this friends pull out a chair under him while he was about to seat on it.he fell down and hit his head on a sharp nail badly.
No body know if this is the reason for this condition.He has been given medication but still remain the same for years.How can help him.?I will appriciate your comment on this issue.Or what must i do?
2006-09-12 05:24:08 · 27 answers · asked by emmanuel_vandmk 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Wow, you've received quite a number of answers and an "encyclopedia" from poster, avasamava, with "information" from "wikipedia", a questionable site, at best. Who needs to ask a professional in the medical field with avasamava around? LOL...and sarcasically meant, of course.
The answers you've received, so far, are divided into "black and white"...either your brother is "just fine, leave him alone because he functions well, otherwise" or he's completely "crazy".
I know from neither "diagnoses" because I am not there to see and to know.
There ARE mental health issues and problems. They DO exist. On the other hand, some of us are "wired differently" and those who are not wired differently are fearful of those who are, and these types are "gung-ho" to immediately put others on "medication" because they haven't "clue-one" about the mysteries and the depths of human abilities they are not familiar with and are against, for "whatever reasons" and come hell or high water.
I do not have any mental health issues, BUT, I have had ESP and other abilities since age seven. I did NOT have a physcial trama which preceeded the initial and overwhemingly obvious event which brought my abilities to the attention of myself and others. These abilities have saved my life and the lives of others, and they have brought guidance to me.
Only twice in my life have I heard "a Voice". It guided me both times. The second time, it told me what career path was meant for me. I followed the guidance and it was right on the money. I am wonderfully happy in my career choice. So...what can be so terribly "wrong" and "mentally ill" about this? Not a thing.
We must always keep in mind that there are mysteries inherent in all of us that we may never, fully understand, but, we must not condemn ourselves and others, right off the bat.
Your brother may or may not have problems, and his "voices" may or may not be part of whatever mental illness(es) he may have, if he has any at all.
Historical case in point:
Joan of Arc had the ability to "hear a Voice" and she persisted in following its guidance. As a result, she led the French army into victory over the English, helped the Frence hold on to France, and she helped the proper rulers of France...at THAT time...regain the proper sovereignty of France over the foreign rule of the English and/or the French puppets of the English. Whereas it's true that a certain bishop of Roman Catholic Church...the Church of my own choice....claimed, at that time, Joan was a "heretic" and/or a "witch", this merely goes to show us what improper "judgments" and "diagnoses" get us...waste and totally tragic errors...even from supposed "experts". As we know, the Roman Catholic Church had to realize Joan of Arc is a saint and the Church canonized her. She is SAINT Joan of Arc, and rightfully so!
By way of suggestion: Make note of what "experts" claim, make note of the latest findings in the medical field regarding your bother's "condition", but, keep in mind that we may never know the depths of our abilities and what "guides" us. In addition, show steadfast support to your brother and unconditional love for and to him.
All my best to you and your brother.
2006-09-12 06:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by Seneca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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This is not the right way or the right place to diagnose such a problem, so please don't jump into any conclusions about what exact problem or condition he has.
It could be a neurological or mental health issue or a combination of both.
However, hearing voices is always a strong indication that there is a serious problem. His history of head injury could or could not be related. Also whether if this is life threatening to him or those around him is up to a professional to determine.
In the mean time, I think it is important to talk to him and make sure he is aware that an issue exists and that he needs to keep in mind the possibility of the voices not being true no matter how believable they sound to him.
Please seek specialized expert advice.
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2006-09-12 12:44:05 · answer #2 · answered by kevinrtx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Clearly this is condition that will not go away, it's permanent.
NO ONE on this board has the ability, or knows enough about your brother to make a diagnosis from what you have told us. So ignore the LABELs others have given here, please.
Just make sure he sees a qualified DOCTOR.
Your brother will only get some relief from the medication that his doctor prescribes. Don't you worry so much. Your brother is not alone. Other people have it too.
His doctor can and will help.
You can help by being under standing, accept him just as he is; and encourage your brother to take his medication every day !!!
If he has problems affording his medication, and is a us Citizen there is a group to help with the expenses called Together Access
http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/home.html
HOW he got this way is moot; now, just worry about him taking his doctor precribed medication to help him as much as possible.
stw
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2006-09-12 12:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore the ignorant answer claiming Paranoid Schizophrenia.
It is more likely to be one of the many disassociative disorders, or borderline personality disporder, that are nowhere near as serious as paranoid schizophrenia.
It may even be schizophrenia, but no one who knows anything about this subject, or has had to deal with loved ones who suffer from personality disorders, would put paranoid in there without proper idagnosis
Without proper help no one can tell you any more than this.
also you don't say what meds he is on, clonazepam, mirtazapine, something else.
This SERIOUSLY needs to be checked out as many of the psych drugs that are prescribed are done so by lazy physicians who simply add new drusg to the treatment without removing old ones.
This can lead to incompatible drugs being taken, and to short term only drugs being taken long term, this can make things worse.
2006-09-12 12:42:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you never mentioned if he has ever had a Cat Scan or MRI, or even if he has seen a psychiatrist. One of those would be your first step if they haven't all ready taken. Even if they have over time he may need a new one.
Good luck with your brother. The worst thing you can do is put off getting him some professional help ASAP.
2006-09-12 12:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by sanita1978 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Grandma was Pscitsofrenic and she heard voices too, but didn't tell anyone until she was an adult. She called them the radio people. It's up to you and the doctor. I always humored my grandma. She couldn't live alone, becasue the voices were always negative and would tell her to do mad things. I don't know otherwise. The doctors have not conquered the mnd yet. There was a true story of one man who was able to control his mind, when he had a similar illness. You should watch Beautiful Mind. It is a tear jerker, but it shows how this man was able to control the images and voices in his mind.
2006-09-12 12:29:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe he has a gift of some sort. He can be talking to spirits and helping go towards the light, kind of like Ghost Whisperer. I say if he isn't hurting himself or anyone else just let him be.
2006-09-12 12:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by Masta N8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him to a Dr. immediately. Obviously, the meds he is on are not the right ones if they have not solved his problem. Or maybe he has outgrown them and needs different ones. Take him to a neurologist to make sure the nail didn't do any damage and then to a psychiatrist. Good luck to you and your brother.
Come on srini.....that little ditty is getting VERY old!!! Give it up!
2006-09-12 12:26:58 · answer #8 · answered by kksay 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Granted, he may have some kind of psyschophrienia but he also may have some clairvoyant ability. Ask him questions. Ask him what the voices are telling him. Then check it out; is anything factual? What if he has unleashed some part of the brain that can access the other side? It is possible you know.
2006-09-12 12:28:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anne A 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're doing fine; make sure he takes his medication. In all probability he is schizophrenic. it's a mental disorder; I doubt the nail had anything to do with it, although I could be wrong. It is more common that you imagine because such people are kept at home, mostly.
Most schizophrenics are harmless. it's the paranoid ones who cause trouble.
2006-09-12 12:28:10 · answer #10 · answered by seeitmiway32 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋