Family Member w symptoms, doesn't want help

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@cheyennedeeter

I have no clue what to do except call a mental hospital to pick him up but I am worried he will feel betrayed. What do I do? Advice? Please

Try to get him to go with you to see a psychiatrist - find something that he can agree with you to see him about - it might be sleep issues, or stress, or anxiety or depression or not feeling good… just get him in there, prewarn the psychiatrist and share a much as you can with the psychiatrist before hand - the key issue is (sadly) is he a danger to himself or others.

Here are some resources - do you have other family members that can help you. Educate everyone, and keep a journal about your father’s behaviors and beliefs so that you can share it with the mental health professionals.

Study this document:

FIRST Aid for Psychosis
http://www.schizophrenia.com/sznews/archives/005561.html

How to get help:

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers - Schizophrenia.com

Here is a good place to get your father to, if you can:

Early Psychosis Treatment Centers - How to Get Great Help (for free)

For anyone seeking help for someone (or themselves) if they think they might have schizophrenia or even if they know they have schizophrenia - here is a list of early psychosis treatment centers around the world that can help you get high quality treatment - often for free (because they are research centers trying out the newest and best treatment approaches on people). Here are three different lists. If one is not close to you - contact (phone is best) the closest one and see if they can reco…

I recommend you watch these videos:

I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help! - Dr. Xavier Amador - Pt. 1

I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help! - Dr. Xavier Amador - Pt. 1

and

I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help! - Dr. Xavier Amador - Pt. 2

I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help - Dr. Xavier Amador Pt. 2