I have a family member that was diagnosed with Schizophrenia about 10 years ago and I am having trouble dealing with him. I love him but I can't stand him. He doesn't take showers (he smells disgusting) and he is a slob and needs to know what everyone is doing all the time. I am happy that he is taking his meds and he is not violent but I can't take it anymore. Unfortunately I don't have enough money to move out. I need some help. What should I do?
2006-10-09 11:29:51 · 6 answers · asked by I Care 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
which one?
2006-10-09 11:37:07 · answer #1 · answered by idiot detector 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you and your brother living at home with your parents? If so, you should talk to them about the problem. Your brother may be having a problem with his medication dosage. Maybe it's too much, making him too lethargic to shower and clean up after himself. Or maybe the dosage is too low, so that he is still having symptoms of the schizophrenia. Either way, whoever cares for him needs to talk to his doctor about this.
Also, it might help to get him into some kind of support group. Maybe if he can regularly meet with and talk to other people who are going through the same thing, it will make him more aware of the effect he's having on others. Also, maybe you should consider a support group. There are lots of families out there coping with similar problems. Sometimes it's good to share your thoughts with others in the same situation.
Lastly, consider getting some kind of in-home nursing care for your brother (or talk to your parents about doing so). Maybe your insurance will even pay for it. You could have a professional who visits a couple times a week and helps your brother take care of himself. It might help.
2006-10-09 11:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by dark_phoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schizophrenia or the different form of severe psychological ailment interior the relatives is a confusing component of handle, and your thoughts are very typical for this variety of subject, which incorporates the guilt thoughts approximately this being egocentric. it is truly helpful to connect a help team or get some counselling. helping your self with this concern won't in basic terms make issues much less complicated and extra suitable for you, yet additionally on your loved ones and your brother.
2016-10-16 00:36:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had to deal with something similar. Suggest that your brother take this living skills program the other responder suggested.
Meanwhile, take a room mate or house mate. You don't need to live with this problem your brother has.
Good luck!
2006-10-09 11:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He needs help with daily living skills. Can you get him to go to some type of partial hospitalization program at a mental institute closeby? You go all day to learn coping skills, effective living skills-and, it is temporary(like a 2-4 week program). Good luck.
2006-10-09 11:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by catzrme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to live without him it will make your life easier. Don't let your life be destroyed because of him.
2006-10-09 11:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋