Schizophrenia Support Group

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by impairments in the perception of reality and by significant social dysfunction. Untreated schizophrenia is typically characterized by demonstrating disorganized thinking and experiencing delusions or auditory hallucinations.

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Anyone play a part in committing a loved one?

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I played a part in having my dad committed recently. I am actually in the middle of it. It is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. He was really getting scary. I have very little family support. Anyone have any advice who has gone through a similar circumstance?
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My wife had to put me in the hospital once because I was trying to slit my wrists. I couldn't stop shaking and I was trying to end the pain. Now I realize how scary it is for her.
I am feeling better now.
You are not alone.
Mental illness can be scary at times.
Especially for the people that take care of us.
caregiver 07 husband
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I had to help commit my little brother a few years ago. It was the most pain I've ever felt, but it had to be done. I nearly had a nervous breakdown before i could face the fact that he was schizophrenic. My advice to you is to be there. Be as supportive as you can be and let him know you still care and love him because it may be very scary for him and he may feel you are against him. In time, he will realize hopefully that what you did was what you had to do to help. Also, try to keep active and don't let this consume you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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