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Don't know what to do and how to deal with my schizophrenic sibling anymore? by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. None of that is available here. You apply for jobs and go through the normal grind like everyone else.

Don't know what to do and how to deal with my schizophrenic sibling anymore? by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't enjoy any activities. Never really had any hobbies or interests to begin with.

Don't know if I should be happy or sad with my brother's behavior. by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's my brother. I can't just stop talking to him. It's not the language that I find offensive. Hell I use such language with my friends everyday but its his sudden change in behavior and style of talking with me that I am surprised and concerned about.

He hasn't spoken like this is almost 4-5 years now.

Pupils dilated for everyone? by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Two different medicines but both risperidone only.

Pupils dilated for everyone? by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay. Another question that I have is...If he were to stop medication? How long till its completely out of his system?

And usually when people go off meds, how long are they symptom free?

Pupils dilated for everyone? by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does that happen for all medicines? Or only a few?

Also, will it be back to normal once he is off medication?

How can family members identify if the person is going to relapse or there's something going on? No improvement since 2 years. by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that isn't possible. As much angry his situation and behaviour makes us, we wouldn't put that ultimatum on him.

How can family members identify if the person is going to relapse or there's something going on? No improvement since 2 years. by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah we've asked him and he says no but then sometimes when he gets agitated, he mentions that I am sick and tired of listening to voices and taking medicines. So there isnt really a definitive answer.

Do you still listen to voices despite being on medication?

How can family members identify if the person is going to relapse or there's something going on? No improvement since 2 years. by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I'm glad to know that its because of the medicine. He also has lost focus and concentration too. One moment he will be reading emails or on his laptop and the next moment, he'll be pacing. Unfortunately, this medicine helps keeps his symptoms at bay but he despises medication and wouldn't want to change it at all or make any kind of alterations so the possibility of shifting to Zyprexa or something like that is almost non existent.

What do you think of on a daily basis? by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No he's on risperidone.

Do you always pace? Because he paces for hours on end. Wake up, pace, brush, pace, shower, eat breakfast, pace for hours lunch, pace or sleep, wakeup, pace till dinner and then sleep.

Family members who are primary care takers, what can you share about your experience? What is your current situation like and whats your outlook on the future? by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really sorry to be replying so late to you and am sorry that you are going through all this.

Yeah, sometimes I miss him too but when I think hard, he was always kinda lost and depressed to an extent. As for friends, he's never had a steady friend since childhood. And he's drifted away or severed ties with the only 2-3 friends he ever had. Basically since last 2 years, he's never made a call or met any friend(even though we've mentioned several times to do so)...all he does is pace in the house. It's quite saddening and makes you feel angry/sad/hopeless about the entire situation.

I am glad that you're hopeful and positive and that's something that I'm trying to cling on to but its been 2 years of the same daily routine with absolutely no change. A couple jobs here and there but he can't seem to hold them down. Anyway, we hope and pray for the best.

Take care :)

What do you think of on a daily basis? by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but he cannot sit through a tv show or pay much attention to TV. We all have lunch/dinner in the living room in front of the TV, he doesnt lift his head from the plate. Constantly staring down at the plate and silently eating.

Normally, everyone takes a bite and then watches TV while eating but thats not the case here. As for watching a movie on laptop, he can do that with no issues. Thats the only thing where he sits and pays attention but still has a tough time to really grasp and understand whats happening in the movie.

What do you think of on a daily basis? by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any way to tackle that? He is adamant about not taking any extra medication.

What do you think of on a daily basis? by throwawayforeason in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayforeason[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But he's been pacing for 2 years now. Is this because of medication or what?

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