my freinds mother died a couple moths ago my friend was devastated at the funeral when he saw her in the casket he just went to tears then he started laughing and slapping himself and today i saw him walking down the street talking to himself saying
"whats wrong i don't know whats wrong do you know whats wrong" and he was shrugging his shoulders what should i do to help him
2006-09-14 14:22:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
tell an adult in his life so that he can get help, if that cannot be done then talk to him about seeing someone about his grief. Sounds like he had a mental break
2006-09-14 14:32:04 · answer #1 · answered by blzabobb 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just lost a friend and the funeral was yesterday. This woman was probably the best friend I ever had. I could talk to her about anything. I was devastated when I saw her in the casket yesterday and cried all day and most of the night last night. I couldn't even go to her wake afterwards last night. I felt as it I was losing it too. He probably is angry that his mother died and should probably be seen by a psychiatrist or a therapist. He may need some medications to help him right now as he sounds like he is still grieving the loss of his mother. It sounds as if your friend may be losing it. Can you talk to his father and let him know what you have seen without making your friend angry with you? I would try that just to get you friend some help. You could try talking to him and letting him know that you are worried about him that you want to see him get better because he is still obviously still hurting.
2006-09-14 21:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your friend seems to be taking it very harshly, as I would if my mother died.
If I were you, I would talk to him. Listen to everything he has to say. Even if it seems impossible, or if it seems that he is changing the subject, just listen. it will help a lot.
If he refuses to listen to you and keeps acting this way, tell a counselor. Try to get him to go to a psychiatrist.
I'm not trying to scare you, but if he doesn't talk to someone, it IS possible for him to become Schizophrenic.
Multiple personality disorders arent that great to have.
trust me....
3 of my close friends are like that.
Also, Not to scare you, but if he doesnt find a way to let all of the stress out, he could commit suicide.
2006-09-14 21:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jalena 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call a psychiatrist and take him to the appointment. He needs counseling and maybe some meds (which a therapist can't prescribe) to get over the horrific event of his mother passing.
Stand by him and be there for him and don't back down when he says he doesn't need your help
2006-09-14 21:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by gummybear1772 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think your friend needs to see a professional at this point. Everyone deals with death in there own way. His behavior is NOT going to "cause" schizophrenia, you're born with that. But he might be so overcome with grief that he is becoming delusional. I suggest talking to him and his family.
Be there for your friend, simply listening is usually perfect. Don't let the memory of his mother fade.
2006-09-14 22:25:09 · answer #5 · answered by Keri B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are a wonderful friend to care and be there for him. However, you may not be able to help him alone. One of the best things you can do for him is just be there if you can and see that he doesn't do anything to harm himself. It sounds to me that he may be going through a state of shock and of course confusion. It would be good to let a family member of his know that he may be out of control and could need medical attention. I bet if you were to google your question you would find a lot of good resources online such as hotline numbers, and 24 hour help of some kind to those who are recently bereaved. Try and hang in there hun. I know it hurts you to see your friend in such pain but you ARE helping him by even doing the smallest tasks that he may be unable to do right now. God bless you and your friend. You can reach me by email to chat if ever you need to.
2006-09-14 22:12:10 · answer #6 · answered by peaceseeker 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to him and tell him you are there for him .Get him out of the house, even if just for a while.Talk to his dad or other family member, tell them how worried you are for him.Sometimes just being there for them is all they need.
2006-09-14 21:31:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to him, see how he is doing, try to get him to a doctor it doesn't sound like his meds are working.
2006-09-14 21:32:48 · answer #8 · answered by kerry9477 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
talk to him...try to get him to a therapist a counselor...he's in serious shock....
2006-09-14 21:30:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋