I think my girlfriend of 10 years has schizophrenia, she has had paronoid/delusions for over three years now.She refuses to realize there is a problem or any kind of mental evaluation to help her.There are times when she is lucid then out of nowhere she says things completely out of left field. I have been very patient with her but any discusion on the subject always leads to an argument. I can no longer deal with the roller coaster ride of our relationship. I am deeply saddened and don't know what to do anymore. I love her so much and she is only getting worse. can anyone give me advise??
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Q: My girlfriend has scizophrenia
Answers (2)
11/16/09 9:56pm
Hello robert7734,
It will certainly be easier if your girlfriend has the insight that something is wrong and needs to be evaluated. If she has anosognosia, the lack of awareness that there is a problem, it will be much harder for her to seek help voluntarily.
With this in mind, Xavier Amador wrote the book, I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help (Vida Press, 2007) to coach people on how to talk to loved ones to persuade them to seek treatment and stay in treatment. You might want to read it.
Carolyn gave some good advice.
You might want to talk to your girlfriend when she is feeling comfortable and let her know you're concerned. Should she refuse treatment you will have to decide how to proceed.
We will support you either way.
Regards,
Christina
11/13/09 11:46am
Tell her that you love her very much but that your relationship is coming to an end unless she will see a psychiatrist and follow the treatment/medication regimen. Go with her to the psychiatrist if at all possible, because she may tell the doc that nothing is wrong. There is nothing wrong with expressing your concerns and the symptoms you have noticed either verbally or in a letter to her doctor. In fact it may be imperative.
By the way, if she will do this, I think there is every reason to belive that your relationship will survive and thrive. If she won't, then you have to make a decision about how you want to live your life and whether that relationship can continue.
Carolyn
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