My boyfriend is schizophranic and he is very distant and Not talking at all......Do you think its right his family s keeping me from him until he gets his MEDS. or are they doing the right thing......I would like to be there to support him while he's down.
2007-04-24 00:40:13 · 11 answers · asked by Lesha 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It might be. There may be things about him that you aren't aware of that his family is. I would imagine its for your own protection. If a schizophrenic is medicated, they can be as normal as can be, but unmediated, a force to be reckoned with. You may not be completely aware of all the details. His family might be keeping something to themselves for your boyfriends privacy. Let things ride until they get him medication.
2007-04-24 00:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The family probably knows what effects his illness more than you, simply because they have lived with it longer than you have.
To give him the support he needs, they know its medication that he needs at this time. The problem is with schizophrenics is sometime they "feel" better off the meds. but it makes them unpredictable, and sometimes dangerous to themselves and others. But they will believe themselves in control - which is an aspect of their illness.
The family is supporting him, by making sure he has what he needs, and may be afraid that he can convince you that its not. He needs "tough love" and if you want to support him, support the parents, at this time.
2007-04-24 07:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the right thing. I have a step-son who has the same problem and he's not himself when he's not on his meds believe me. He's had the whole police force after him all at one time.
2007-04-24 07:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by madbaldscotsman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont know about it perfectly
but i think if his parents are doing this
so it would be for his benefit only
and when u love him means u want him to be succesfull
so i think if keeping away is good for the guy
then ya it results in the best
2007-04-24 07:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by Spicy Ketchup 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
schizophranic is a major problem it's not like he has a cold.... his folks are right..... be there for him by supporting his family in their descion..
2007-04-24 08:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by tovah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey, you need another boyfriend.
I don't mean to be disrespectful, but why would you want all that drama in your life?
2007-04-24 07:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by Dawn Davenport 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THIS IS AT LEAST THE THIRD QUESTION YOU HAD ABOUT YOUR BOYFRIEND WHO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED A SHIZOPHRENIC. LIKE I HAD SAID BEFORE, PLEASE HEED JESSHISPET'S ADVISE, AS SHE IS A MOTHER OF A SCHIZOPHRENIC. ALSO, I HAVE BEEN READING SOME OF YOUR QUESTIONS, IT SEEMS YOU HAD PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BOYFRIEND BEFORE HE WAS DIAGNOSED. PLEASE SEEK COUNSELING, SOME OF YOUR QUESTIONS SEEM A LITTLE OBSESSIVE ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT, AND SELF ESTEEM. PLEASE TRY TO TAKE CARE OF YOU! PEACE!
2007-04-24 09:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by brxny2000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-04-24 07:48:47 · answer #8 · answered by thomas_geren 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
his family has been around longer than you
sorry, but they know what is best.
2007-04-24 07:48:27 · answer #9 · answered by Star274009 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they are prob whats doing the best for him....he is their son after all
2007-04-24 07:43:29 · answer #10 · answered by jenivive 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋