My son called today after 9+ mos. in the State psychiatric hospital.
Why is it he’s surrounded by professionals and yet not being helped and doesn’t know what’s going to happen to him? He doesn’t have a plan or seem to know what he will have to do to move on.
He’s considered SFI (severely functionally impaired), been off meds, in the hospital numerous times.
Today he opened up about many things. He sounded like himself., talked about getting his own place, invited me for a visit etc.
He’s sounds like he’s dying of boredom.
And still will suddenly say things like: “I’ll put a razor in your head you f**in bi*ch.”
It doesn’t seem like he can control this.
He hit one doctor and says now he has one he can talk to/likes.
I would appreciate input and support because after his call I get so depressed all I want to do is sleep.
I’d like to direct you over to our Family forum, found at:
While this forum is for people with schizophrenia and other closely related psychotic disorders, the Family forum is specifically for people like yourself, who have a loved one they are concerned about.
Also, please let your loved one know about this forum as they may find it helpful.
Hi - I have moved this post over to the Family forum - I recommend you join that forum and get the support you need.
Here is the post in the family forum:
Unfortunately, there isn’t much one can do about that. People don’t usually care that much. I told my mom to go to the family forum if she needed it, the answer was “Okay, maybe, I don’t know”
I’ve been writing to a home bound schizophrenic in Florida for ages. I like him. So when my wife asked if we could tour Florida, I said I’d like to visit my friend.
His parents feared we might be Bonnie and Clyde. But eventually they relented and agreed to a short visit in the afternoon.
This aged mom and pop and child were so lonely!
My friend was anxious the whole time; sorry guy. His Mom had a thousand questions to ask about schizophrenia that she never had anyone to ask. And his Dad saw us as company, and he knew how to have a good time. He wanted to talk about sports!
My wife just had a grandchild born in Florida, and we plan to visit my friend and his family again soon.
