How can I get him to go for councilling?
His mum was schitzophrenic
He REALLY does not act normal!!
Please Help!
2007-07-22 12:25:26 · 6 answers · asked by medusa1 .•*´`*♥ 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If he does not want to accept that he needs help then you can't force him. Just stay by him and try to be supportive. If he becomes a danger to himself or anyone else then you can have a doctor admit him for evaluation. Good Luck
2007-07-22 12:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by Rags 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he recognize parts of his life as "not working" or "out of control" or "not making sense"? Does he feel not understood by others, or that everyone he comes in contact with is Crazy, while he is the only normal one?
Will he consider seeing his regular Dr? (You can either go with him, list of problems in hand) or (You can call and clue-in the Dr ahead of time.
To get started on this situation you may want to document what is said or done over a week or two.
Then, take your notes -yourself- to a counselor or Dr. for advice on how to proceed and an overall plan.
If and when he becomes violent, DO Call the police. Even if they do nothing, but take the report you will accomplish 2 things. 1) Make him aware of a higher and more powerful authority, the law.
and 2) Supplies official documentation of his mental health problems........which you may need to get him into future mental health care or hospitalization.
2007-07-22 20:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The art of helping someone is not getting tangled up in it yourself. Find the balance point of how much you can do yourself, and when you reach that point, suggest the two of you go for counseling together.
You may not need the counseling yourself, but the morale support your presence will offer him will help him to not judge himself too harshly, and just to go with an open mind and curiosity in finding a new way to live.
If all else fails, leave him where he is and go seek counseling for yourself. It will help you return and be more centered when you are with him, and it will help to heal him and when he asks about this change, tell him you are seeking counseling and wish he would join you.
I hope this helps the two of you get back on the right track, soon. Thank you for posting your sensitive question. The sooner you go for counseling, the sooner some of this unbearable tension and unhappiness can be resolved for both of you. - Chris.
2007-07-22 21:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are at all frightened by his behaviour, or feel that you or he himself could be unsafe because of possible illness, you would do well to speak to a mental health social worker - at least that is what one would do in the UK - and ask for a mental health assessment.
I know the best thing would be for him to realise he could be in need of help, but that doesn't often happen with an illness like schizophrenia. You might need to find out who you could turn to for help in your area, just in case things take a turn for the worse. Please don't hesitate to get help if this ever happens, for your own sake and your husband's - it is no good living in fear.
2007-07-22 19:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by jill_vic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't want to see a counselor, you can't make him. Just because his mum has schizophrenia doesn't mean he does. And if his mum hates counselors, chances are he will too. Speak to him about your concerns, but you can't force him to do anything he doesn't want to do.
2007-07-22 20:04:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about deciding to go for counceling together, even if you don't need it , it will help your friend/partnerxx
2007-07-22 19:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋