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Q: My Little Brother Has Been Diagnosed With Schizophrenia

asked by: big sister on June 9th, 2006

New User

Hi at first I though my brother was suffering from ocd and found a forum were I was able to say the things that I could not say to my other 2 brothers or my parents, then when he was diagnosed I had to leave and have been looking for a new out let and some one to talk to and am now releaved to have found this web site. :)

its been 9 months now since my parents had my brother sectioned and he was taken to hospital to help him from hurting him self or others.
In that time I have become his main career, im the big sister of the boys and I suppose it was taken for granted that I would look after him now as I did when they were kids.
He has been diagnosed but he himself is still in that big river of denile.Even though he has now been moved to a residental home to help him learn basics and things are looking a bit better, I was wondering if any one was there going through the same thing who would like to chat.

Replies(6)

sandyallen

replied on June 11th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

I really do not know what to say, I am sure that it must be hard on you but I do hope that he gets the love and the help that he needs!
The best to you and your brother and all!

mitch7654

replied on June 11th, 2006

Experienced User

I took the self screening test and its caca. Just becuase I answered that I change what I do sometime becuase im supersticious they said I should go get tested for scizt...Common who dosent use a diffrent road or pick up something a diffrent way its called ocd or its juts ebing supersticious.

big sister

replied on June 14th, 2006

New User

Dont know what to say to be honest but a big thank you for all who have taken time to talk to me, might sound silly bit it feels like its been ages since some one wants to answer my questions rather than me having to answer every one elses.

Every one wants to know how stephen is doing how hes coping suppose it is a little selfish that I would want them to ask how I am, but its been a long 9 months.

Will try that other site but would like to stick around here :)

gold

replied on June 16th, 2006

New User

Ive said this to evry reply so far lol, but meditation and especially yogic breathing could be a great aid in helping your brother in his recovery.
Yoga wouldnt have survived thus far if it wasnt a great tool for bringing calm, balance and peace to those who practice it.
Yogic breathing regulates the bodies energy flow, so when breathing is done correctly a smooth, pure flow of energy is radiated out along with any extra bagage such as stress.
I would also reccomend alot of walkking and general outdoors activity. Green is the universal colour of healing,and mother nature is always willing to help heal us.
Talk to him, ask him questions, but direct him in a direction of harmony, whatever it may be.
Hope this helps,
(=^_^=)

hna

replied on July 22nd, 2009

New User

i think my brother is developing schizophrenia too, he is 19, i'm 25 and i'm really scared! my parents are looking for a doctor right now, and i don't know if i should play along when he is telling his weird stories... he's been acting like this for three full days now, we have no idea what substance he had... he has been a pot addict for many years now, but we had never seen him like this...

marriage101

replied on August 20th, 2009

New User

My husband takes clozapine its the only med This was after trying all the wrong meds first but we all go through that we learn to cope. You have to be a certain age to receive this med no kids.Yes you are part of his support system. Yes you lose your idenity in the family. Read books about caregivers so you can see the ways to help yourself not feel lesses because illness is new in your family. People don't understand and don't want too, having family groups help us. We go once a month to vent really. And to try to understand how to move foward. You are the big sister and your brother is now disable he can live a healthy full life. There will be time he needs you more on the times he need you less DO YOUR HOBBIES. Thats what the caregiver book call an outlet.Take your brother to special olympics I hope this helps

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