Support thread/area on forum for family member who has schizophrenia

[Judy02]

Does anyone know of any areas on the forum offering support for family members who have a close relative with this diagnosis, for support/advice etc?

Thanks

 

[cloudyday2]

Does anyone know of any areas on the forum offering support for family members who have a close relative with this diagnosis, for support/advice etc?

Thanks

I don't know of any specific sub-forum on CF.

There is an excellent psychiatric sub-forum on another website where you might get support.
http://forums.psychcentral.com/schizophrenia-psychosis/

I found a book to help family members cope with early psychosis. I have not read it.

A new book on the topic of psychosis addresses the concerns experienced by patients and families as they come to grips with the diagnosis. Written by Michael T. Compton, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory School of Medicine, and Beth Broussard, MPH, CHES, a research staff member in the same department, The First Episode of Psychosis: A Guide for Patients and Their Families offers help by outlining a clear guide for patients experiencing the often frightening and confusing initial episode of psychosis. Both Compton and Broussard provide mental health care at Grady Memorial Hospital.

The book is particularly useful for family members, the authors say.

http://whsc.emory.edu/home/news/releases/2009/07/early-psychosis-book.html

 

[Judy02]

Thanks cloudyday2

 

[Confused1966]

I just joined and would love to c a forum for family members who have a loved one with mental illness. I am a wife of a mentally ill husband....my life had become so bizarre .. I am hoping that someone else on here can relate!

 

[cloudyday2]

I just joined and would love to c a forum for family members who have a loved one with mental illness. I am a wife of a mentally ill husband....my life had become so bizarre .. I am hoping that someone else on here can relate!

What kind of mental illness does he have?

 

[Confused1966]

He has a diagnosis of a jealousy based delusional disorder. The psychiatrist said that he may have this disorder because he is bipolar which is not being treated (due to my husband refusing medication) . because of ALL the craziness that I have seen I am wondering if his diagnosis is even right. ....maybe he is schizophrenic. ...schizzo affective disorder. .. I don't know: (

 

[cloudyday2]

He has a diagnosis of a jealousy based delusional disorder. The psychiatrist said that he may have this disorder because he is bipolar which is not being treated (due to my husband refusing medication) . because of ALL the craziness that I have seen I am wondering if his diagnosis is even right. ....maybe he is schizophrenic. ...schizzo affective disorder. .. I don't know: (

I was diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder and delusional disorder. In my case, I sometimes have paranoid concerns that people are spying on me, draining my energy, etc. via ESP or magic. I know these concerns are silly, but they worry me anyway. Getting rest makes a big difference.

Here is a forum I found for delusional disorder. Delusional disorder is very rare (maybe 1 in 40,000) and most people with delusional disorder don't think they have a problem. You'll notice that many of the people posting in this forum are spouses of the person with delusional disorder. It might take a long time to get a response if you post something, because there isn't much activity in that forum. The moderator, @Sunnyg , is very nice. Hopefully you might get some advice there.
http://www.psychforums.com/delusional-disorder/

 

[Confused1966]

Thank you so much. I will check that out