Schizophrenia - General Discussion
in Psychology & Therapy ·
Greetings... I have a brother who struggles with schizophrenia. As difficult as things are for him, it is equally painful for us to watch him suffer while feeling completely powerless to help him.
The hardest part is that we can't ensure he stays consistent with his medication. When he follows his prescription, everything remains stable, but the moment he stops, the hallucinations take over—he starts believing he’s being followed, watched, or something along those lines...
He is currently in one of those volatile phases... He took the car and left the house without telling anyone where he was headed, and he isn't answering his phone...
The hardest part is that we can't ensure he stays consistent with his medication. When he follows his prescription, everything remains stable, but the moment he stops, the hallucinations take over—he starts believing he’s being followed, watched, or something along those lines...
He is currently in one of those volatile phases... He took the car and left the house without telling anyone where he was headed, and he isn't answering his phone...