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sarahy123
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 Posted: 08/12/07 - 01:45 Post subject: My boyfriend has schizophrenia, help.... |
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Okay, here's the story;
I met someone a while ago, we bonded, connected quite well, we got together, we love each other, but he told me he has schizophrenia (paranoia subtype) and he is on medicaton to deal with it. However, I'm curious, should I stay with him? I'm concerned for my safety aswell as his. I love him so much, I'm starting to get so worked up and frustrated over this. I've spent the whole night crying. I don't know what to do. He told me he has to be 'drugged up' to be a member of society and there is no other way around the thing, that medicaton is the only option, aswell as that, it may not go away or subside as time goes on, it may be with him forever. 
Help me please. I don't know what to do. I love him. So much. I want to be with him but I'm not sure if I can handle it...
He may have a less severe form of it. He goes out, has friends, goes to school and work, plays football, he's a performer, he seems fine, said he hasn't heard the voices/thoughts for along time... that's good right? Can he get better? What if he doesn't take his medication? What'll happen? Can we lead a normal healthy relationship still? Can we lead normal healthy lives, together??? Sorry for so many questions. They've been pondering me all night though... |
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portia17
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| Posted: 08/20/07 - 23:43 Post subject: |
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Sarah
First of all you need to take a deep breath and relax
He seems fine to me as long as he takes his meds which he is doing so I would not worry about it
You say you love him so give the relationship some time and see what develops
Having a mental disorder is just like having a physical disorder and there are meds for both
Hope this helps
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youngin38
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| Posted: 08/25/07 - 23:15 Post subject: |
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| Heres the thing. If you truly do love someone there is no obstacle you can overcome together. He loves you and needs you. So even if he does here the voices again YOU have the power to talk to him and keep him calm. Love is an extroardinary bond that 2 ppl can share So if you really do love him stay with him. At any rate it seems like he is fine so i doubt you have much to worry about |
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Ruthus
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| Posted: 11/15/07 - 11:32 Post subject: Re: My boyfriend has schizophrenia, help.... |
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My brother was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia about a year ago now, and for the time before that yes, he was scary, possibly dangerous. However, he was hospitalised for a few months, and since then he's been regularly taking his medication, he's happier and more confident than he's been for many years now.
While he remains on his medication he's no risk to anyone, and im sure the same goes for your boyfriend.
Suffering from paranoid schizophrenia is a horrific experience, and my brother said while he was in hospital that he's never been so scared by anything as he was in the few months before he was hospitalised, and that he would continue to take his medication as he, more than anyone, doesnt want to go back there.
People generally aren't 'cured' of schizophrenia, however, the symptoms and underlying causes can be addressed. They generally leave people on the medication for at least 3 years, and the situation is then evaluated and their doctors will then decide whether or not theyre ready to be taken off the medication. Some people will remain medicated indefinatly, some people will be on and off them for most of their lives, and some people may only have one course of medication. It's impossible for me to say how your boyfriend would be affected by this, however what i can tell you is that you are almost certainly at no risk. If he did come off his medication, and his symptoms started to reappear, doctors would immediatly intervene, as he is already on their records as someone suffering from the disorder. |
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