Will a person with paranoid schizophrenic harm me if i take care of them?

Answer 1

You really need to be asking his doctors if you should been taking care of him----not here. They will tell you based on his history whether or not it's advisable or if he should be in a residential treatment center.

Answer 2

If this person is taking their meds and not doing street drugs, therefore not actively psychotic, there will be no problem. Not that it's an easy thing to do. My son takes his anti-psychotic(seroquel) religiously. This I know for a fact because unlike a lot of people with this illness he's very aware of what's wrong with him. He never wishes to be so afraid and full of terror again as he was when psychotic. I have never been afraid of him, although he has thrown things(not directly at anyone) when frustrated and full of anxiety, because he's not an inherently violent kid. As a small child he was very gentle with animals and kids smaller than him and has never hit anyone. He was always shy and didn't get into trouble at school on any level, other than he stopped going once he got sick. He has, and sometimes still does, smoked pot and binged on alcohol, which is a big problem. He thinks if he only drinks to excess once a week, that that's okay. He is only in his mid twenties, so we are hoping someday he'll have better insight into the havoc alcohol plays on the medications he takes. If someone is prone to violence before they got sick, they will be so after schizophrenia hits. Communicating in an understanding calm way, no matter what the problem, with someone with paranoid schizophrenia is key. My son does seem to be hypersensitive to criticism and tone of voice.
There has to be boundaries and behaviour that is not acceptable should be discussed. You should never allow any physical aggressiveness, the same as you wouldn't allow it in someone without the illness. If this person does act in an aggressive manner, you should call for help. Everything I've read and viewed about schizophrenia states that they are afraid of others and of someone hurting them. We've found that to be true of my son but the exceptions are what you read about in the news and what creates the fear in the uninformed public. I wish you luck and while it is a difficult and challenging job, you should not be afraid.

Answer 3

I don't think so. I have no reference for this but I have read that schizophrenics are not any more violent than a normal person. The disorder has had a lot of "bad press"; that is every time one of us does get in trouble it is blown up by the media as due to our disorder.

Type schizophrenia paranoia into Yahoo! search and "bone up" on the symptoms and behaviors of people with this disorder to avoid being surprised by an odd behavior.

Paranoid schizophrenics are afraid and suspicious of things that are not real. To get along with them try using the old fashioned method of just humoring them until such opportunity arises when they are not actively fearing and you can kindly point out that the thing feared is probably not going to harm them. As for any human a loving approach elicits a loving response. It also is the best therapy for them.

Good luck, God bless, Peace and Love.

Answer 4

I learned that shizophrenics aren't harmful like people assume. That doesn't mean the person your taking care of isn't a harmless person though. The disorder itself doesn't make people dangerous but if they are a dangerous person already and they think people are after them....then the outcome can't be good.

Answer 5

They are more likely to commit violent acts than people without the affliction. Talk with a professional about this. You may be perfectly safe, but it's best to know for sure.

Answer 6

Depends on the person and their needs ... talk to his/her doctors and find out what help they need, if you fear they will hurt you - they probably will

Answer 7

Do they take their meds?It's very possible.

Answer 8

maybe....