My 34 year old brother suffers with schizophrenia, but doesn't think he has a medical problem. He feels that something is definitely wrong with him, but it's induced by "my parents' control over him". He feels that they're always spying on him and causing others to spy on him also. He admits to hearing voices, but "my parents are putting them there".
We've had him admitted to the hospital and even gave a thorough description of what he's/we've been dealing with. But he knows how to tell the doctors what he wants them to know. He's even admitted to me that he doesn't tell doctors everything because they'd think he was "crazy". So, after a few days, he's released with problems unsolved.
He's very parinoid and thinks that people and cameras are constantly spying on him.
My question is, can some of you that have received treatment tell us the best way to get him to realize that this is a sickness? And what will cause him to WANT treatment?
Many Thanks!
Maggie
Thanks so much Christina! You are correct, I didn't see your previous post at the time that I posted this one. I had received one response at the time, and I guess I was a little desperate for more.
Also, I realize that my comments were not appropriate for her post, I didn't address her needs, I was looking for assistance. So, I created another one thinking that I'd reach a larger audience. Now that I've gone back, I see your other post too. You actually gave even more helpful info there.
I'm going out to find or order the book today. Thanks so much for your guidance. At this point we're (my family - parents included) doing all we can and praying for a miracle. You are a Godsend to us!!
Many Thanks,
Maggie