So my bf is afraid, almost certain he's developing schizophrenia (he has a family history of it). Recommendations?
He says he's not willing to take medication because he would loose his job (he's in the army, and I can't really imagine him doing anything else). Is there any way he can be helped? He says he wakes up tired from what his roomates say is talking to himself, hears things, and sometimes he gets mood swings without remembering it. He's 19 now and typically the disease starts in his family from late teens to mid 20s.
13 Answers to "So my bf is afraid, almost certain he's developing schizophrenia (he has a family history of it). Recommendations?"
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If that is the case he needs to see a mental health professional to rule out whether
this is the onset of schizophrenia. There has been cases where the father had schizophrenia and none of the children were affected. You said he hears things, now
i am not saying it is, but it is a symptom linked to the disorder. Evaluation is required
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I don't really believe in mental illness, just varying degrees of irresponsibility.
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normally mental illness skips a generation. My grandma's mother had it, skipped her, and handed to next generation - my dad. If he's talking to himself or hearing voices, etc, he needs to seek medical attention ASAP. dont wait to long to do so, there are meds out there that can help.
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Well if he does not seek medical treatment then he could soon pose a danger to your life. So you are going to have to make a decision if you want to risk your life or leave him.
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@AshleyMartin: So far, in one hour, you have 13 out of 15 replies that I consider on topic. Out of those 13, EVERY ONE OF THEM has one thing in common: This situation requires immediate attention from a medical professional. I hope you see all of this and take heed. You even have guys who have served - who have been there - telling you that. Go off base if you don't want to involve the Army, but go. Today. Somewhere.Like (1)
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Here's the thing. You can't cure schizophrenia. If that is what he has, the sooner he gets on meds the better, or else he can harm himself or someone else. Its not a matter of what he wants now, its a matter of what has to be done.
He's not the only person in the world who has to rethink of what he might do for a living. I'll be bit harsh now, but i will say it. You have to suck it up for his sake, be the stronger one and take him to the doc. The sooner he's diagnosed the sooner you can start figuring out what to do. Help him figure out what he might be doing for a living. Saying you cant imagine him doing anything else is not good enough. You have no choice.Like (1)
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From one soldier to another. Tell him to go to chaplain or an Army mental health professional as soon as possible. No excuses. Tell him to get help. The last thing I, and I hope he, wants is for him to truly have Schizophrenia and end up endangering other soldier's lives.
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ok, so he needs to remember never to sign a waiver...if he can keep it together long enough and get some help while he's still in they can help him get on disabiltiy and he'll have medical and what not so and he should still be able to go to school and you too if you marry him...he needs help and he needs to know not to sign the waiver they will try to offer cuz then they kick him out on his *** and he won't get any help and be worse off!!
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he needs to talk to a doctor.. the defense force is not the place to be unmedicated working as a team with a gun... he needs to be assessed though before anything.
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Tell him to text me we need to talk.
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His health is the most important thing. Consult a medical professional immediately. Taking medication is better than the alternative of him possibly becoming dangerous to himself and/or others.
Concealing this from the Army is a terrible idea. He has a duty to the people he serves with to be fit to back them up if need be.Like (1)
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Hypnosis/Meditation maybe?
Can the army cannot fire him for a medical condition he developed *after* joining the army?Like (1)
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Maybe entering the army was a telltale.
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No I know for a fact that he's in the army, I went to his basic training graduation.
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Best Answer (Chosen by Voting):
Posted by maddogtel Jan 13th, 2013 at 4:33AM
Tell him to go and seek advice from a professional.
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