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Q: Relationship with Schitzophrenic
asked by: Gracie012 on November 2nd, 2009
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Okay, so one of my really amazing guy friends wants to go out. He is schitzophrenic. He also does drugs, and that really isnt okay with me. But I really want to prepare myself for the times ahead with him, if we go out. Like, what im to expect, if its a good idea, if its possible, all of it. I really would appreciate some advice, because I really want this to work, im just not sure how. Any advice, or even stories would be EXTREMLEY helpful. Please and thank you Smile

-Gracie Smile
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Courtie
replied on November 4th, 2009
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Expect paranoia. If he's doing drugs that is bad news. A good standard to have is not to be involved with someone unless they have been clean for six months.
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Gracie012
replied on November 6th, 2009
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Okay, yeah he does get parinoid. He claims that the drugs help him, and I can understand where he's coming from. He likes to self-meditate himself. But I know he wont quit the drugs, because he doesnt see a problem with them, and think I am being parinoid and possesive or something.
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Courtie
replied on November 7th, 2009
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yea I think today everyone is a bit paranoid. find trust in yourself.
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Gracie012
replied on November 9th, 2009
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Yeah, I agree with that...but it kinda doubles with him, if you know what I mean.
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Courtie
replied on November 9th, 2009
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you know his illness makes it extremely difficult to find love. my mom who is depressed found her skitzo boi at the hospital and they have an everlasting commitment. they've had a few problems where my mom has just disapeered to a concert for a week. sometimes her anger makes her horrendous and he left her for three months. you just need a lot of compassion my dear. affirm your affection of him so he can take charge of his illness. he knows you think drugs are gross but its okay.
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robby_yar
replied on November 11th, 2009
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What type of drugs is he doing? I am a schizophrenic and when I was with my girlfriend I started doing drugs like shrooms and pot. The shrooms were fun sometimes and other times I would freak out but the pot actually helped me with my anxiety and cleared my head when I was having racing thoughts. The reason I'm telling you this is because my girlfirend sat me down and talked to me about the drugs and we came to a comprimise between us. Just because someone is schizoprenic doesn't mean we are a lost cause. Sorry if my typing is horrible but my browser is screwed up and I can't see what I'm typing because its too small.
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Gracie012
replied on November 16th, 2009
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Your typings fine : )

Well lets see...He does pot, coccaine, drinks anything he can get his hands on, he smokes ciggarets, ciggars, pipes, any of that. I'm pretty sure he has tried everything out there. He says it helps him self-meditate, and I completly believe that. But it can also be more so damaging I think...
Oh honey, haha yes I know just because he is schitzophrenic does not mean he is a lost cause. I believe in him so much, but the problem is he doesnt believe in himself. I want to help him, and I want to be with him too...I need to do whats best for him. But I just dont know what that is yet...
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Courtie
replied on November 16th, 2009
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aadac he has to try being clean
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W0LF
replied on November 16th, 2009
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Cocaine and Schizophrenia is a nightmare scenario Gracie12. It is a drug that amps emotions and heightens paranoia combined witha disorder the corrupts emotional control and causes paranoia. That's a spiral-out-of-control waiting to happen. Absolutely don't tangle with him until he's at least gotten detoxed from the blow. Really the marijuana and alcohol is going to make a lot of things more complicated but it doesn't have to potential for explosive episodes that Coke does. Also accept that what's best for him may not be to date you if he isn't taking care of his disease.
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Courtie
replied on November 16th, 2009
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I agree that's a really bad combo. Take care of yourself girl. I mean all the best. You gotta stay safe and sometimes it's best to get out quick.
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