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Schizophrenia
My boyfriend that I am now going out with (for about a two months)has just told me that he has schizophrenia. I know that if you are a schizophrenic that you are 50% more likely to commit suiside and I know he has thought about it in the past before I knew this condition. He is a really nice guy and I like him a lot. Although right now I'm worried. One because he didn't tell me before and two because I don't know much about schizophrenia or his condition of it. I did a report on it last year in health class so I know WHAT it is but I don't know if even medicine helps much. All I know about his condition with it is that he hears voices even when he takes medication and I also understand it isn't his fault he has it and I should be there for him no matter what. I don't know what to do, I know I really can't do much but what do I do with out relationship? Please help me figure what to do with us and how I can support him if he needs me although I am ALWAYS there for him.
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BE VERY CAUTIOUS! I was married to aman who had schizophrenia and he was getting into trouble with the law, trying to commit suicide and threatened to kill me. I also had a friend who thought she could be there for her husband and he killed her by bashing her face in with a hammer and then killed their baby and killed himself. What no body knows is that they can take their medicine and have a pretty normal life. However, a word of caution, sometimes they don't think it's necessary to take their meds and this is where trouble starts. I was with my husband through his ordeal as his family, I felt. cared more for their money than him. We had over $57,000 and he spent every last dime on sex lines. I was left with less than $60 to live on for 3 months. So it was an experience I would not wish on any one, but at the same time it was an awarding experience as I helped others (he was approching young girls)to be safe!
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I am not well aware of "schizophrenic", but i know that if you have been dating this boy for about 2 months, and he has told you about his condition i think he trusts you and can talk to you .. and i think it would just make it worse if you just ended your relationship right now, so i would just give it time.. and your relationship may just end itself but always be there for him!
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If he's still hearing voices even with medication, he needs to talk to his doctor about changing medications. There is a wonderful website on schizophrenia. It offers loads of information, frequently asked questions, support groups, a discussion board, and much more. I think you may find it helpful.
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This is a tough one... You should be very careful with your relationship. When he's in his psychotic stage and its severe, there may be physical violence, and he could be self-harming. I'm sorry that I couldn't have been of more help. I answered as best as I could. But I found a website that lists symptoms and treatments:
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I hope everything works out for you!
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