I met Jack (not his name) in high school (I'm in college now). He was always very awkward and tended be rather annoying, but I tried my best to be patient. I used the grin and bear it approach: that worked until about 9mos when a friend of his committed suicide and Jack turned to me. I just reminded Jack that he is loved and there is definitely a purpose to his life as he was worrying me that he might commit suicide. So basically I tried to help him get through this, but I'm pretty sure that he fantasizes that we're in love now (he's schizophrenic and I am NOT in love with him). He texts me, emails me, calls me, tries to see me multiple times daily!! He tells me that he can tell anything to me and loves me. I try my best to be a friend, but not lead him on, but he won't take 'no' for an answer! He tells me that he can't control himself and I'm concerned about my own safety/sanity.Since I live close to him I'm afraid to block him because he'll just show up at my house. Any ideas? TY!
2007-06-23 18:03:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I am surprised at the question and all three answers. All showed a complete misunderstanding of Schizophrenia. Schizophrenics are no more violent or dangerous than the so called "normal people". I took the liberty of reading your profile and the question you answered for the girl with possible depression. You showed a good understanding of depression and gave some good advice to her. My suggestion is to find out more about schizophrenia than the stereotypes that are passed about by our culture.
I can understand not being interested in a guy but to not be interested in him because he is "crazy" is just prejudice. Just treat him as if he was a "normal" male you are not interested in a relation with. My advice is, as I said, find out more about the condition and give him positive answers from that knowledge to any questions he may have about his condition, like you did for the girl with depression. Above all don't be afraid he is going to be violent. Your skill in handling this in a friendly way will improve your relations with all people.
Good luck, good health, peace and love!
2007-06-24 01:45:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a tough one cause people with schizophrenia can really go off just keep being nice and slowly lose contact just tell him you have to go somewhere or have to study but dont all of a sudden avoid him that can make his mind think wierd things just sit down and talk to him as nice as possible good luck , try not to hurt his feelings.
2007-06-24 01:09:30 · answer #2 · answered by BIGL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he may see u as his only contact to a reality he knows and sees as safe, be a friend and get him help, but be very careful, they can b violent and hurt without knowing what theyre doing.
2007-06-24 01:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
run like the wind my friend run like the wind i have an older son with this problem and he drives us nuts run run i say good luck
2007-06-24 01:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by jyperswife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋