My 8 year old brother told my mom he hears and sees things and sees things that aren’t there and I can’t stop crying. I don’t want him to live this way
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I know the feeling, my little brother experiences the same stuff. I wrote him a heartfelt letter about it and about what I go through, and what helped me. I wanted it to be educating so he would know what was going on and not be terrified and confused and alone like I was when I was young. I told him I’m always there for him if he needs me.
I have little sisters under him and I’m very anxious that one of them may have the same.
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There is child onset sza but you might want to consider other possibilities. I’m definitely not saying it is impossible or you shouldn’t worry. Yet I might be saying don’t worry quite as much. Children are impressionable. How aware is he of what you go through? Is it possible he has picked up some things in dealing with you?
For instance it would not be unreasonable, I don’t think, for an 8 year old to have an imaginary friend. Children live in a different frame of reference. I believe at eight they are just getting out of magical/mystical thinking.
If you and your parents feel talking to a pdoc is warranted, totally do it. Definitely be on the lookout for signs but maybe consider that your brother is just being a kid.
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When I first got sick I was told an aunt on my dad’s side does too. Then later on my dad came forward with information that he was sza too. Supposedly my grandfather on my dad’s side had similar illnesses. But he and my dad both turned to alcohol to cope.
I think I’m the only third generation in the family.
Year ago I found out my partner’s cousin who is 14 now has bipolar disorder with schizophrenic tendencies. I felt bad for her she is clearly at a loss. She needs more help than what she’s getting
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I’m definitely thinking with my heart instead of my brain. And he actually has no idea about it. Other than there are some days he can’t see me.
I’ll have to find a way to help him in my own way of he does need help.
I don’t know why I thought he was safe from it.
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