My last post was one that came out. I have a sister that has for years suffered of a mental illness. She has been hospitalized six times as well she has been very protected for years.
I am sure that anyone can google schizophrenia and you will see most of all that I am talking about but the folks allow her. So today I shall relax as I have not committed any crimes. So what took place was a delusion or my sister at her best. So part of this is the illness but a prominent part of it is that she was always protected all of her life and if she does not get her own way - man you better watch out. I would much rather look at things on the brighter side but I can say the last couple of days have been rather bizarre.
A decent family and a dreadful disease but do not there are many people that do have Schizophrenia that are functional and that are balanced. So we shall see how this all plays out now. Yet a visit from the police and to have all within the neighbourhood was not what anyone wishes - it's tremendously embarrassing to what lengths my folks have allowed this one to go.
And where will see be when they are gone? There is the question that is the largest one within my entire family.
Sad for her and for all of the family. Anytime mental illness is allowed to go untreated, is never a good thing in the end.
ReplyDeleteWell, she has been doing well till six months ago then I went and talked to her psychiatrist as no one needs this and she might need a new realm of medications or what have you. Schizophrenia horrendous to say the least if not treated and there usually is a fixation on one person. So it's not like your dealing with normalcy - but I myself have never committed any crimes and over this there has been a break - a big one in the family due to my old man.
ReplyDeleteI hope things will settled for the betterment of all in the family Jack. And kudos for you ... for not leaving your family in these trying times. Take care, please.
ReplyDeletePeace an prayers xxx
ReplyDeleteHang in Sir...
ReplyDeletewhen care is needed for a lifetime .it is quite a responsibilty..for the family ..wish you ...all the best ..[[hugs]]
ReplyDeleteWhen something like this happens peopel handle it in different ways. Many people try to ignore the problem and pretend nothing is wrong. This doesn't help the person who is sick. Getting them help is the responsible thing. Unfortunately, the people who are in denial blame the one who is actually trying to get the person help. I hope this all calms down for you and people begin to understand, this is an illness that needs to be treated in order to give her any quality of life.
ReplyDeletepraying with and for you and your family.(((big hugs)))
ReplyDeleteNot an easy situation.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the neighbours and the police. Police can stop by for any number of reasons.
You're in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThe effects of these ailments can be devastating.
ReplyDeleteIt's very hard.
Many who now struggle with these various types of mental illness and those around them realize that the battle with these dreadful afflictions is a long-term one. I'm sure you have felt that.
Take care
That is a difficult question. I have a very good friend who's daughter is severely mentally handicapped and my friend says all she prays for is for her or her husband to live one day longer than her daughter. They take care of her at home. I can say one thing for sure, that child, well 22 years old now, was born to the most compassionate family God could find, they have fought for her well being all their lives. I feel so sorry for them since now they are in their 60s and still have this "child" who is getting stronger than them in body and will.
ReplyDeleteNot easy having someone close to you with a mental illness ~ very hard for all concerned including your sister. Take care.
ReplyDeletePraying for you.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Jack. Know that you have friends out there that care.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you Jack,,,It's not a easy thing and as far as the police go we all have had things happen to us that are out of are control and it is no reflection on who you are,,,Take care
ReplyDeleteI've had some dealings with people with the diagnosis. It is tough to care for, care about (but be careful of) someone with schizophrenia. Quite a challenging balance there! I am sorry it has caused you stress.
ReplyDeleteDid he prescribe them, and has she been taking them on a regular basis? Schizophrenia can't be cured, but it can definitely be treated and kept under control~~as my friend Dragon (psychologist) has said.
ReplyDeleteNow, I don't think, is a time to worry about the neighbors. Your sister needs help, and the best help she gets will be best for the whole family, aye?
Hang in there, man.
Who knows Sig and your right it's not one that can be cured as it's one of those still atypical illnesses. The folks protect and last week I took action so hopefully as planned before the end of the week she get the help.
ReplyDeleteThings seemingly were going well and then they all went in the wrong direction, I guess what I mean as she took on this.................no it's not easy and I am just going to focus on other things. As it is time for a change.
ReplyDeleteyes it is better to remove our focus from the unpleasant, brush off our backsides and do something fun.
ReplyDeleteI actually got up this morning at a realistic hour, have been so tired lately.
I pray for you and your family.
well hopefully she can live in a small private community home with people who give proper care, that is my wish. a friend of mine has a son who is slow, he isn't mentally retarded and looks normal...no slanted eyes, but he's been tested and sort of falls through the cracks as far as a real type of handicap or whatever you would call it. yet, he really isn't able to completely take care of himself as far as making smart decisions about finances and prioritizing things, so that my friend is the one who is constantly doing this type of stuff for him! I've told him that he needs to make his son start taking care of himself in that way because he (the dad) isn't going to live forever and what will happen when he dies? Now is the time to train/teach him to take care of himself, and if not then he needs to be retested or certified to receive some kind of assistance from the government.
ReplyDeleteThat's the best that you could do.
ReplyDeleteI don't agree. The unpleasant doesn't just go away; first we have to cope~as Jack did~the best that we can. This is serious and impacts people's lives. One can't just go off and have fun with it on their minds.
ReplyDeleteOnce the options are taken, and the best is done, it's time for a well earned rest.
Susan, that would be the best of all worlds for everyone concerned, I think.
ReplyDeleteAlso, regarding your friend's son. We don't live in the Dark Ages anymore, there is help. Relatives don't need to take on this kind of thing, plus there are people who are trained to do so.
Sig
ReplyDeleteThis is very true, but one has that opportunity to relinquish things and move on and you are one truly intellegent. I find that all things do take time with something as such but there is that choice of the direction in which one goes. But still as humbling as this is I don't intend to focus on it but
it is something that one does have to just take that time and bring it all back into realm. I have been looking to write a lyric of sorts but it can wait for another day. You are rare Sig...
That's what I meant, Jack. Not to belabor or wring one's hands~no.
ReplyDeleteMaybe not a good analogy, but if one is in danger of a tree falling on the house, do they take care of this first~and then relax?
I think you'll feel much better now, and more inspired to write a lyric. Good rest and good luck to you.
Sig,
ReplyDeleteI logged off last night as I am always up within the morning rather early. You truly do amaze me with how you
do make great analogies not just with myself but you hit it right on the mark as it is a process. It's -35c right now and
at 1pm I do have an appointment but I we have crossed paths before not within this area but here again I do say
you do have a great grasp. Actually all in all I have not seen someone like you that can write things right to the mark.
I know that things can go on and I am and today will be a day that I do talk about some of these areas and it has helped.
Last night I was going to write some sort of lyric or something and then I looked at the time and the time that I rise and
I decided to log off. I do feel better sometimes I look over my blog and can see this has been an up and down kind of slide
but when I came out of that hospital two months ago I knew regardless of all what I was going to do.
So a good morning to you and whomever does know you certainly does have a good friend from which they
can entrust.
Mental illness affects the entire family. I agree that structured living would be a good option, giving her more responsibility while still under some level of supervision and giving your folks a break.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words, Jack. I hope today is a far better day for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks and she has been hospitalized as of today and now she is in good hands as I just recieved the news - I shall write on this at some time Jo. But I would love now to move on it is appreciated. I think this gives many a good break. All that were of or at concern.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear of that, for all of you. Time to move on, then.
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