Is it possible that my boyfriend is schizophrenic?
I knew my boyrfriend in elementary and middle school. We lost touch through high school and that is when he became addicted to heroin and opiates. We reconnected about 8 months ago and started at relationship. He wanted help in his recovery and I wanted to be the one to help him. I feel in love with him and we moved in together about 3 months ago. In just the last month or so things had gotten very weird and nonsensical. He plants evidence and accuses me of doing drugs and being a "lying f&%$^ing b*&$%". He becomes a person I don't recognize and spends days trying to figure out how to make it look like I have done something wrong and tells me I am a liar. I am trying to make sense of it all...it especially confuses me because of the admissions he makes, the apologies and promises. The tears and deep conversations we have. I have been wondering if he has been doing drugs again (I know he is drinking) but he is on maintance meds for heroin addiction also. I actually called it quits with him yesterday because I can't live like that any longer. But I just need to know what this could possilby be I feel so crazy right now.
Hello , I read your question and immediately related. I am schizophrenic, in a relationship with someone for nearly a year and he puts up with so much from me. At times, I think he is lying even though he is the most kind hearted, trustable person I could find. He is probably too good for me, and I worry he will leave one day too. I am taking meds everyday for my illness however many aspects of the illness don't just disappear. including paranoia, suspiciousness and anxiety. I have told him I have schizophrenia and he is really understanding, but I didnt tell him that I had a drug problem. He stands his ground when it comes to the law, and I am worried he will turn his back on me if I say anything. At the end of the day, he might leave. But I must face it and move on. One thing you will need to understand is that if you stay, you will take the front seat on a roller coaster ride that never ends.
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Hello k2468,
I feel for what you're going through as you possibly feel a deep affection for this guy.
We all do something like this at times and have an attraction to be in a relationship.
However, I must be honest and tell you in this situation, "the only way out is out," and I feel you need to consider leaving him, both for you sanity, your mental health, and your physical health.
Whether or not he has schizophrenia isn't the issue. The issue is that if he's using works, shooting up, and you have sex, you could get AIDS.
Respectfully,
Christina
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