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Hi, this is my first post and I would love some advice. Yesterday I finally begged my daughter to have coffee with me after not having seen her for about 10 months (she moved out of home about 18mths ago because we had a fight over her use of pot and money she owed). Anyway she wanted to meet in a car park and when we finally met she gave me a hug and then hopped in my car and told me to drive. She kept looking around like we were being watched. We finally found somewhere to have a coffee and after about 30 minutes of catching up and meaningless talk she started sobbing and told me that she might have placed me in danger by meeting with me. She then told me that the Freemasons controlled the world and her world. She said she was a 'targeted person' and that she was being watched and followed everywhere. She said they keep hacking her phones and her emails. She even said they read her mind. She thinks she may have a chip implanted somewhere. She doesn't watch tv because they put messages in the ads. The police, big businesses and politicians are all part of 'them'. When I suggested a docter she said that's what they want us targets to do - they push us until we think we are crazy then go to a doctor and get told that you have schizophrenia or bipola. But she said that's part of the plan - the doctors are in on the conspiracy and there is no such thing as these diseases. She told me to never drink tap water and that they had put poison in her food on two ocassions. Then she said sometimes she feels like harming herself. I am so distraught and don't know how to help her - she won't tell me where she lives!
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PeppiPattySenior Contributor
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Hi Rover,
I havent been online for a couple of days but how are you going?
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NikNikSenior Contributor
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Hi @Rover
Just thought I'd check in and see how things are going with your daughter.
I also wanted to let you know about our Topic Tuesday session this coming Tuesday.
We are running a session on called 'What can you do if the person you care for doesn't want help?'
I'm not sure where you all are in your journey, but it would be fabulous if you could join us at 6pm AESDT this coming Tuesday to share your experiences, give tips and also pick up a few. Basically we just want everyone to come together to talk about this difficult issue.
Mind Australia will be joining us to also share their thoughts. We will kick off at 6pm AESDT here
I hope to see you there!
Nik
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RoverContributor
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Hi,
My daughter has now been in the mental health facility for just over 3 weeks. She is still in denial of any illness but her dillusions are real and her mood swings seem to be getting worse. Just tonight the nurse on duty told my husband that they suspect she is not actually taking her meds. She has literally exhausted us as a family. I will definately try and do the Tuesday forum. I have so many questions to ask but am so tired. Thanks to everyone who has offered advice.
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PeppiPattySenior Contributor
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Dear Rover, Take care. It gets easier. you write like your a lovely lovely Mum.
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Lilly2New Contributor
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Your story of your daughter is remarkably similar to that of my brother. He is in his late 50's now after a life of drug use. He does not take drugs any more, is on medication and has schizophrenia. He previously also told me of the Free Masons Control of the world, messages sent through the tv, a microchip being implanted into him by doctors and suspicions of dentists. Also how people and corrupt police were monitoring him and new what he was thinking. He lived with my parents and never left his room which was always dark. Eventually after a crisis situation he was assessed by the mental health team and put on medication. My parents became elderly and we moved him into his own flat. He is very happy now and functioning quite well! He still thinks there are free masons controlling and plots but he now feels he has some control of his life. For years I have felt unable to help him but have kept up the contact and support. When the time came he trusted me enough to help him move out on his own and support him to live independently. I think it's important to be there for your daughter and maintain the contact. Don't push too hard and hopefully as the trust builds you may be able to support her towards medical care. If a crisis occurs and the medical team is called she will have you to be her support. I'm also having similar problems with my son now! I feel for you as it's hard being the parent of adult children with mental illness! I hope everything goes well and she gets the help she needs!
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RoverContributor
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Thanks @Lilly2
Your post is was comforting to read. My daughter did have a crises and was hospitalised for 4 weeks and put on medication. She lasted just over a week when she got discharged and then decided she didn't need medication and yesterday she told me she was going to get high on News Years eve. She has never had any insight about her illness and refuses to live with us. I am very supportive and will continue to be. I miss her 'old self' so much though! Hopefully like your brother I can manage to give her the help she needs and she will lead a happy life.
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BennyNew Contributor
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Hi Rover
Im diagnosed with shizophrenia in 2007, I also felt like that during my episodes, feel like being watch , afraid to watch tv cause they bring personal messages and sarchastic , everthing is conspiracy, i can relate to that .
your daughter needs immediate help, u must figure out how to bring ur daughter to a physchiatrist , as the only people she can rely is Family .
The good thing is shizophrenia can be managed, people with shizophrenia can have a full live , caŕeer and family . The first episodes always the hardest one , be strong, like me , my family stand by me. I rely on them whenever i have episodes , just remember family is the only hope she got.
Regarding treatments u can consult to doctor , in my case they gave me 2 option . option 1 is medicine , option 2 is ECT (electro convulsive therapy) the need of the treatment is depending on how severe is the episodes.
I live with shizophrenia 8 years since my diagnosa, i can live normal with my medication and havent got any relapse for 4 years , so be strong and please see a pyschiatrist immediately .....
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PeppiPattySenior Contributor
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Good message, Benny,
Thanks for your honesty. I will be mindful of what you have written when speaking to loved ones who are going through difficult times.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
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I found this a good post to read. It is not good to hear that others families and relationships are suffering, but somehow I can take comments from these others who also put themselves on the line.
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Hi all
@Rover@Alessandra1992@PeppiPatty@Benny@Lilly2
Just wanted to jump in and let you all know, being that is is Schizophrenia Awareness Week, we will be hosting a Topic Tuesday event this evening in the Carers Forum discussing the myths and misconceptions of schizophrenia. It is scheduled for this evening Tuesday 24 May between 7pm – 9pm AEST.
If anyone is interested, feel free to come along and join in the chatter! Hope to see you there 🙂
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