Paranoia Support Group

I would look up psychologists and have him talk to one, remind him if he dosen't like the one he's talking to there's a LOT more fish in the sea (that was one struggle I had with finding a psychologist) they might put him on drugs (which would be from a psychiatrist) but its really a combo of therapy and meds that makes the most impact. I've never heard of being gang-stalked before but it sounds absolutely horrifying. The most horrifying thing about all of this is though that the person experiencing these fears can't determine their validity in the height of the fear so even if you feel like saying "its just this____ chill out" be there for him and let him know that he CAN seek help, and those professionals can also tell him if he IS being gang stalked or help him differentiate the reality from fantasy!

Thx, AnUnquiet, but he refuses to admit he's sick. He thinks what is happening to him is REAL, when it is just a manifestation of his paranoia. I understand that it is real to him, but these things are not really happening. He is frustrated and angry with anyone who doesn't believe him, or tries to tell him he's delusional or sick. Anyone who tries to get him evaluated in any way is "one of them" and he doesn't trust them anymore. I think he trusts me to an extent. I'm there for him when he calls and wants to talk about the "things that people are doing to him" and he trusts me because I humor him and I've told him, "I believe this is real" but what I really mean is "I know this is real to YOU, but not to everyone else." If I were to say what I really wanted though, he would only get angry with me and think that "they" have gotten to me and that I'm on "their side" now and I'm afraid he will sever our relationship. I don't know how to get him help when he won't admit he's sick! I can't prove to him that what he's experiencing isn't really happening. It's so frustrating. I don't want to encourage his illness, but right now it is just easier to let him talk about what's happening (in his mind) and just go along with it. My heart is breaking.

In almost all cases, mental illness can be passed down through genetics. However, other factors do contribute - such as one's environment - and it is possible to develop an illness without a family history. It is a very complex issue that scientists are still struggling to figure out.

As for your brother, he obviously needs psychiatric help. If you will not seek it for the delusions, maybe you can suggest he see a therapist to help him deal with the fear these stalkers are causing him. Tell your brother that you know he is struggling with all the stress in his life, and you would like him to have an outlet. If by chance he agrees to this, talk to the psychiatrist beforehand and explain the situation. See what he/she can do.

Whatever happens, I wish you luck. Paranoid delusions are scary things, and you need to remember that they are VERY real to him. Support your brother as best as you can.

Erika

*. If he will not seek it

Thank you Starlight. I will talk to him and follow up here to let you know how it goes. I hope this works... it's the best piece of advice I've received yet! Thank you. :)

Hello there,

I don't mean to detract from the wonderful information that this group has provided to you, but not being a mental health expert yourself, how do you know that your brother is mentally ill and not a target of vicious individuals or a state investigation which the ACLU even confirms is happening to innocent individuals?

"ACLU Investigations

http://blog.aclu.org/2009/04/30/ma...

Mass Con-Fusion

You mean to tell me that it is legal for corporations from the private sector to team up with local law enforcement officials in efforts to spy on innocent members of our society? You also mean to tell me that the synthesis of law enforcement authority and the drive of for-profit companies operate under little to no guidelines or restrictions and it is unclear to whom they are responsible to?"

If your brother is unwell then I wish him the best of luck, but with so many things happening in society today, with so many vicious individuals who are willing to stalk and harass strangers, is it possible he could be telling the truth?

Please read this article, it might shed some light on other forms of harassment that you are not aware of.

http://gangstalkingworld.com/Media...
I am sorry that I could not help you to confirm that your brother is paranoid and needs help, in fact without knowing more details, I am surprised that anyone in this forum can.

Regards.

You are welcom to your opinions, but I have found several reasons to discredit the "gangstalking" theories as well as discredit a good majority of the gangstalking websites that are out there. My brother has an illness and is experiencing paranoid delusions. There is no logical explanation for the time, money, or manpower that would be expended for the type of persecution he feels he is experiencing. As I said, you are welcome to your opinions, but I do not need to be a health professional to know that what he is experiencing is a mental illness and not some contrived conspiracy theory.

Hi PDX4me

I am not here to get you to believe in Gang Stalking, there is plenty of proof that the government of the United States has already conducted this type of program under Cointelpro, and that the Stasi monitored their whole country, so you can deny that this is possible, but I know that it's fully possible, and my specific site has covered much of this.

I think it's great that you are concerned about your brother, it's wonderful, I respect that you can not at this stage in your line come to the realization that these types of investigations are ongoing and happening. Also since I don't know your brother, I am in no situation to judge wither he is ill, or the target of an investigation. The only think I can do is draw your attention to several recent things that were uncovered, including a lady placed on a violent persons registry who was followed around in an alarmingly similar way.

here is a link if you can bring yourself to read over some details. http://www.gangstalkingworld.com

I have already checked out that site and did not find it credible. In fact there are several other sites with psychiatric professionals opinions that discredit it. I've even written a paper about the topic in my psychology class and have had some interesting viewpoints from my peer reviewers, all of which view the theory of "gang-stalking" as an epedemic that is strictly psychological. What I've learned in my psychology class about paranoid schizophrenia fits the bill and I am of that scientific mind. I feel sorry for those people out their that are feeding into this theory and not seeking the professional mental help that they need. Your theory is not helping me with the issue I am seeking help on, and at this point would prefer that you not respond to this post as I don't find your posts to be helpful.

Thank you for sharing your insights.