I have no idea what to do. I’m a diagnosed schizophrenic and on medications. I still have some minor episodes and lingering paranoia but in comparison to how I once was, I’m hunky dory.
My brother is also a diagnosed schizophrenic and he lives with my mother and I. He refuses medication and considers marijuana an alternative solution to his problems.
The issue is that I used to smoke as well but if I take even one hit now I will have such a bad breakdown that I will black out. He smokes daily and he has very similar reactions, thoughts, and such with his condition that I do so I feel the cannabis is simply worsening the problem. He for months now has been stuck in a rut and can not seem to snap back, it triggers me often and we butt heads due to this. We have gotten into multiple confrontations, countless arguments, daily fighting, sometimes fist fighting ending up with us both destroying the house and having to be ripped apart by our other brother or the police.
I have been trying for months to get my life together, have been taking my meds regularly, and have even begun working while doing schooling. I feel as though living with another schizophrenic is going to do nothing but tear that all apart, his moods and suspicions and antic-dotes leave me drained and feeling like I’m really not meant to do well.
I was wondering if there is anyone else that is in any sort of similar situation or has been. Does schizophrenia run in your family, and if so how do you deal with the other persons vibes and delusions?
My brother is pretty much the same way. He insists pot is helping him, but it’s clearly making everything worse. I don’t live with him, though. I don’t think I could handle that. How old are you? Would you be able to get your own place? It might provide a more stable environment for you.
I’m 17 soon, so not exactly old enough, nor financially stable enough, I haven’t saved up enough money to leave yet, and my mother wouldn’t allow it, as soon as I’m 18 I’m out of here. He is 23 and cannot handle living on his own and makes our lives hell, mine especially.
I would say patience is a virtue but considering our squabbles and when one of us breaks we begin carrying knives and fight with them, that’s not okay…
Knives? Maybe you should have a serious talk with your mom about the need to feel safe in your own home. Parents hate to think their kids need to live in group homes, but sometimes it’s necessary. It might be time to get your brother a living situation with more supports. If your mom isn’t receptive, maybe you could talk to a trusted teacher or other adult. It is absolutely not acceptable for you to be stuck living in a home where violence is a common occurrence.
Do you have any relatives or friends who might let you stay with them for a bit?
This is normal to my mom and household… and she wouldn’t pay the child support for a group home. I’ve dealt with worse things in my life really…
The people in my life already know about it all, they just accept it as a thing and move on, maybe gossip, but ignore it all from my perspective they say I’m a strong girl and that’s it. ha
don’t worry about it, I was just ranting and wanting to know if others have to deal with this too…
I’m glad to see that this isn’t normal though, finally someone sees things like I do.
Currently, my home environment is not stable.
I am living with an elderly father who’s personality is seriously disordered - He has Narcissism and most likely is suffering with psychopathy.
Just today he hit my mother hard on her bottom, when I intervened he assaulted me and punched me in my neck.
It didn’t hurt me so much as he is 82 years old but I really worry about my mother (who was no saint herself)
I am currently not contacting my Narcisstic brother and his psychopathic wife but I had to let him know that he struck our mother.
I texted him and told him that our dear old Dad hit our Mother.
Just as I expected my brother didn’t even bother to contact my father about it.
My brother is another selfish uncaring soul.
The thing is that I cannot call the police on him because I am straight out of the Hospital and am recently diagnosed with a psychotic disorder.
My father will tell the police or authorities that I am violent and I’ll end up in jail or go back to the psych Hospital.
I really don’t know who to tell or what to do, my evil father has bad mouthed and lied about me to my doctors, family, everyone.
He has convinced others that I am completely unstable and unpredictable.
I’m sorry. That’s just not right. The police should have done something to help you. The adults in your life should have put a stop to this. I hope you can get away soon. You deserve to have a stable home where you are not in danger.
Have you looked into different housing programs in your area for when you turn 18? If you can’t afford a place, you might be able to apply for subsidized housing. There also might be some women’s shelters you could stay at. Most cities have a couple. They’re not the greatest living situation by any means, but most of them will help you apply for permanent housing and some even offer free counseling services and referrals to professional counsellors.