My friend lost his job..now he can no longer make decisions or cope with normal things, such as driving. He got another job, but is still showing signs of the stress, not sleeping, not eating, confusion. He was also exposed to a large amount of flea spray right before these problems started.. although it is hard to determine if that is related. He seems to be getting worst instead of better.
2006-12-27 12:04:46 · 10 answers · asked by lonelysoldier 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
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2006-12-27 12:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Whoever you contact, unfortunately, is probably going to try to put him on antipressant psychotrophic drugs. Not a good solution. However, the flea spray thing may be related - try talking to a doctor just about that - or call the poison control center for symptoms etc. Don't start out talking about the depression - they are so trigger-happy already to put anyone and everyone on them. Meanwhile, try to help him eat healthy - depression is often caused by poor eating habits - too much sugar, high refined carbohydrates, trans fats, too much omega 6 not enough omega 3, etc. There are natural ways of detoxing from some things that may have been in the spray - you need to look into that.
2006-12-27 12:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by sick-ovit-all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend should be made aware of your concerns. He is an adult, I assume, so unless you are willing to *sign him into an institution, the best route is to be direct with him. I would do a mini-intervention. That is just get him alone, tell him you are concerned and offer to call a mental health provider for him and offer to even go to the first appointment. Do your research first and be ready with several numbers. You could suggest a visit to a clinic to rule out the bug spray, which I am sure is NOT the cause of the behavior. Sounds like your friend is depressed over life events.
*If your friend is seriously a danger to himself or others you can call 911. Officers will evaluate him initally and decide whether or not a trip to an emergency room for further evaluation is necessary. You can ask where he is going and then try to persuade the doctors doing evaluation to hold him for 72 hours in a psychiatric unit. After that time he may sign himself out. It does not sound like this is necessary. Your friend is depressed. Continue to be supportive.
2006-12-27 12:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you can do is talk to your friend and express your concerns and ask that he see a doctor. Stress can cause a mental breakdown. One of my brothers gets really stressed out at times and can't cope with everyday problems the way most of us can. He will lose weight and not eat and you can just see the stress and confusion in his eyes. I'm sure the flea spray your friend was exposed to has no bearing on his mental state of mind. Be there for your friend and be a sounding board for him. I hope it all gets better for him really soon.
2006-12-27 12:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by Darcee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend must want the help. If he does you can call mental health and ask them to see him. If he is not a threat to himself or others they will give an appointment and then expect payment unless he qualifies for it to be free or on a sliding scale fee. He can also go to his regular Dr. for the same help and be given a once over, they can subscribe antidepressants also. so, that may be the best way to go. he may just need to be on something to help him focus and keep this job. I know, I've been there. Loosing a job, not being able to hang on because of physical problems and knowing that I would have to go was the hardest thing in my life. So, when I went to mental health and they talked it felt like a joke. I got meds that were inappropriate and I went to my Dr. and got what I needed. So, try that first. Good luck. Bless you for being a good friend.
2006-12-27 12:19:39 · answer #5 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if your friend is willing to see a dr (perhaps you can pay for the visit if he no longer has health ins) & take him to the appt. Most counties have a "Community of Mental Health" office which charges nominal fees if any.
If your friend is unwilling to see a dr there is nothing else you can do except be there to listen. If you let him know that you will go with him to a first visit maybe he will be more inclined to go.
2006-12-27 12:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think flea spray causes long term mental health problems. Insecticides do not cause brain damage unless indirectly by making your heart or breathing stop long enough to do so.
He should see a psychiatrist to make sure. They can diagnose what's wrong with him, and also would know whether toxins like bug spray can trigger it, because psychiatrists are also medically trained.
2006-12-27 12:51:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont really know but that's good that you care about him, and why does'nt HIS family care? Why don't they take him to a mental hospital?
2006-12-27 12:32:36 · answer #8 · answered by dolphins1817 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the doctors and see what you can do for him
then talk it over with him or find something to do to make him snap back
2006-12-27 12:11:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if he is your friend then you help em' out
2006-12-27 12:07:15 · answer #10 · answered by outlaw_weasel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋