Monday, February 23, 2009 Anchal asks

Q: Urgent help required -My brother is suffering from Schizophrenia.

This is regarding my brother who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.His condition is very bad.Many doctors have been consulted but his condition is deteriorating day by day.He is aged 36 years. .
Some of his symptoms are:

1.Repetition-repeats one thing again and again.
2.Unhygenic-doesn't take bath for days.
3.No interest in work.
4.Talks that dont make any sense.
5.Does acting-pretends that he is having pain in the chest-wen asked why did he say that-answers that I m learning acting and also says that he is a good actor.
6.Suicidal talks.
7.Talks about Sex.
8.No control over hunger.
9.Does not remember -wen told a story -and after some time is asked to repeat it-is not able to remember many parts of the story.
10.Restless
11.Doesnt sleep at night.

Sir can you provide any guidance regarding his case.I can forward you his medical reports.

With Kindest Regards
Anchal Jolly

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Answers (1)

Christina Bruni, Health Guide

2/23/09 5:08pm

Hi Anchal,

I understand the situation with your brother is upsetting to you and your family.

Do not give up, I urger you do not give up.

I suggest that each kind of SZ medication be tried for as long as practical, and you brother's doctor go down the line until you've exhausted all the drug options.

Your brother may need the care of staff at a group home since it could possibly be beyond the scope of you or your parents ability to be caregivers to your brother. You don't say where you're living or if there are suitable group homes in your area. I would investigate that option.

Lastly, you mentioned your brother is suicidal. Please don't take any threat of his lightly; he needs help that you aren't equipped to give. So I suggest if you live in the United States to contact NAMI at (800) 950-NAMI (6264) to find the name and number of a local affiliate in your area. If you are in India, I hear there's an organization called Banyan, I may be spelling it wrong however I believe it helps people with mental illnesses.

Another option is for him to join what's called a day program so he can have something to do during the day where he can meet with counselors, and other people who are working on mental health issues.

Do not give up, I urge you do not give up.

Regards,

Christina

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