My mother has paranoid schizophrenia diagnosed years ago. She thinks that everyone is against her... our food and water our poisoned.... people come into our house and hide her stuff.....jets are flying over watching us..... this is my mother who I love and cherish. MY FAMILY can not get her in to go get medicine... She needs to be on medicine. Does anyone know of any helpful web sites? or any ideas to get my mother some help. She believes that the police and medical professionals are all in on it. This is her paranoia. I need some ideas on how to deal with this... I'm tired of watching relatives step away from our family and i'm so tired of this situation.
2007-02-02 06:46:57 · 11 answers · asked by Artemis 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I should say that we already had a court order for her to stay on her medicine... the psych. let her stay off it. She can only be committed for 72 hours and then she can SIGN herself out. just like that nothing we can do! i need help!
2007-02-02 06:56:10 · update #1
Do not assume the responsibility of your Mother's mental health. I know that you want to help her, but until she admits that she needs the help you will just drive another wedge into your relationship. You can go to several of the MANY web sites that are set up for this reason for advice. GOOD LUCK!
2007-02-02 06:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by GRUMPY1LUVS2EAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to seek professional help or hospitalization for this if she continues in this state she could harm herself or maybe another, she could also end up in a catatonic state. You may already know all of that but I felt that I should tell you. I am a little confused as to weather or not you are having trouble getting her to see someone to prescribe medication for her or if she has it and wont take it. Chances are that if she did have the medication she would not take it regardless, she may believe it is just another way to poison her. I understand that when someone is in this state you CAN NOT convince them other wise. I really think that the only way to solve this is through a professional mental health worker. Good luck and I hope you are able to get your mother the help she needs.
I seen that someone suggested nami.org, this is a wonderful community of ppl dedicated to helping those afflicted with mental illness and their family's, just wanted to day its a good idea to go there.
2007-02-02 14:55:44 · answer #2 · answered by LesHug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Role in Supporting a Loved One
You are part of a treatment team that works to care for your loved one. Your participation in this care is extremely important as well. There are a few things you can do to help your loved one manage his or her mental health:
Encourage your loved one, and other key family members, to attend therapy. Avoid pressuring him or her to attend, but explain how therapy can help reduce stress and possibly help prevent a relapse
Help your loved one manage his or her medication. He or she should take medicine exactly as the doctor has prescribed — the same dose at the same time, every day
Encourage your loved one to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine. A healthy body can have a very positive effect on the mind
Help your loved one remain appropriately engaged in the world. Be alert for signs that his or her symptoms are getting worse. If you are worried that he or she is thinking about suicide, get help. Contact his or her doctor or another healthcare professional involved in his or her treatment
2007-02-03 10:59:06 · answer #3 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since she's been diagnosed with this problem and has been under medical care (even if she's not on medication), it may be possible for her to be committed, even temporarily.
I would talk with the doctor to see if that's an option. Odds are better for her if she's in a facility, even for a short time. There she is constantly monitored, undergoing therapy, and on medication (that's not a choice there!).
It may be easier to KEEP her on medication instead of trying to get her on it originally.
I wish you the best of luck. Dealing with someone who is mentally ill can be very stressful. Good for you for sticking by your mom!
2007-02-02 14:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by tah_map 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So difficult--I'm very sorry. Such difficulty balancing your love and loyalty to your mother with the need to help her, and have a more calm life yourself. I wish I knew what to advise you. Perhaps a school counselor, or a church member might have some suggestions? But you have to be very careful, or the situation will be out of your hands before you know it. I'm very sorry, and wish you all the best.
2007-02-02 14:52:35 · answer #5 · answered by Michael M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surely you don't expect a fully qualified answer from Yahoo Answers... or another website for that matter. If the doctors can't tell you how to get her to take medication then I don't know. Try and make it court ordered and have her commited to a mental help clinic if you think it's that bad.
2007-02-02 14:50:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
my mother also has schitzophrenia and the only time she gets remotely better is when she is on her medication.you need to get her help or take her to a hospitol.they will give her a mild sedative and it Will help. its not curable but it is treatable. the treatment is a long process, trying to find the right medication and it took my mother years, so the sooner you start the better off she and your family will be.
2007-02-02 14:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by look behind you 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi i have a brother who has the same complaint as your mum he has been like it for 17 yrs now he is 40 soon , it took us a very long time to get him help about 2yrs. but we persavered . untill the day he was very dangerous with a knife. we had mental health do something. there is such a thing as a guardianship board who takes full control over your mum they will work with you until she is well. they can order physco hospilation for the period she needs it. i hope i have helped you in someway. but remember dont give up there is help out there but it takes awhile to find it....
2007-02-02 21:22:44 · answer #8 · answered by spudie01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she needs to get to a doctor. It's difficult because, unless you call an ambulance and literally have her committed, it will be very hard to convince her that a doctor will help.
Try http://www.nami.org
There are links there to local organizations that can offer help not only to your mother but to you and family members as well.
2007-02-02 14:56:23 · answer #9 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get medical help immediately!!!
If you can't get your Mom to a doctor / hospital you might want to call them to explain your Mom's story and ask them what to do or who to call to get help. There are help-groups. I am unfortunately not familiar with this, but you need to get help immediately.
2007-02-02 14:52:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋