He is also hearing voices in his home and on his radio.He thinks someone has planted computer devices in his walls and cameras in his yard.No one else can hear these voices nor can anyone see how the unusual stuff he tells us can be true.Someone please tell me what can be wrong with him.He is still working and does nothing illegal. But this is getting scary. Also what should we do to help him??
2007-07-19 17:28:39 · 10 answers · asked by Rock38 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I have some bad news and good news about your friends condition. He is a very sick person, that of course is the bad news. The good news, there is hope.
From your description, your friend is suffering from a brain disease called paranoid schizophrenia. Schizophrenics often believe, irrationally, they are being followed by the police or the FBI. They also will report hearing voices from the television, radio, or inside their head. If you are unfamiliar with the disease this is very frightening stuff. But don't panic just yet.
Shizophrenia is relatively easy to diagnose and in most cases can be effectively treated with medication. What I would suggest doing is bringing your friend to a qualified doctor or psychiatrist. Most large hospitals have psychiatric wards which are equipped to handle this condition. Or you can try a psychiatrist working independently who has experience in this field. (Some larger cities even have government funded mental health clinics. They can help you as well).
If you need help getting started, visit the website for the National Mental Health Association, www.nmha.org. They can tell you the best place to take your friend for a screening.
Good luck!
Christopher
2007-07-19 17:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by KhrisB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is acutally a type of schizophrenia have you ever seen the movie A Beautifull Mind? the main character acts a lot like what you describe you friend being. Paranoia is a big part of this disease. You need to consult him and tell him that he must get help from a psychiatric doctor and once he gets on medication then all this will go away. Trust me i had a uncle this way and a week on pills made everything go away. And he lives just like a normal guy now. hope this helps.
2007-07-20 00:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds exactly like the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia. He needs professional help. He may not seem to be getting into any trouble yet, but, if these symptoms keep up, he might decide to act on them, which could get him into trouble. Talk to a psychologist, if you can, about what you can do to help get him into treatment. Chances are, they can give you some good advice. The outlook is good for him if he gets the help he needs. These types of symptoms can be well controlled with the proper medication. Getting him to seek help may be difficult without the advice of someone who has worked with these types of disorders. Try looking up help for this in the phone book, or the internet, or if you know someone who is a professional, talk to them. You'd be doing your friend a huge favor.
2007-07-20 00:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by It's Ms. Fusion if you're Nasty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make sure he sees a doctor. He is paranoid and it could get worse without help/medication.
What is the sad part they really believe what they see or hear.
That can be scary as they may become violent.
I am amazed he can still function at work..
I know someone who is exactly like that when off the meds or changing them.. Its called paranoid schizophrenia..or it could be something else entirely but either way..your friend definitely needs medical attention as there is nothing you can do that will help.. sorry..
2007-07-20 00:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by Rebel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're describing experiences common in psychosis.
If they're in the context of substance use, stopping use can make them subside BUT leave him vulnerable to them coming back at times of stress and / or re -using.
There's also no guarantee that they will go by themselves before he sustains losses in occupation or other aspects of function.
If he doesn't use anything that messes with his brainsoup, these experiences WON'T go away and are likely to get worse.
Basically, he's in strife and the most helpful thing will be to take him to a doctor that understands mental health issues. Also, stay involved while he gets treatment. Paople who have social connections tend to do better during treatment for this kind of thing.
I hope that it turns out well for you and your freind.
Sac
2007-07-20 00:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by sac_butt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sounds like he has schizophrenia. Ever seen A Beautiful Mind? Don't let it go too far. He needs to go to a doctor.
2007-07-20 00:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by MC 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is suffering from the onset of paranoid schzophrenia or from doing cocaine. That is not normal or a phase we go through.
2007-07-20 00:36:57 · answer #7 · answered by Richard S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to get to a doctor to get medicine before he gets so bad, he will lose his job and get institutionalized. Supposedly, it does get worse.
2007-07-20 00:34:09 · answer #8 · answered by Nep 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he's most likely schizophrenic. I know because my mom is.
2007-07-20 00:34:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
and that my friend, is paranoia. And I'm being serious :|
2007-07-20 00:31:08 · answer #10 · answered by kaizoku 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋