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partner with SZ

partner with SZ

Hello, I recently started dating a man with SZ. he told me straight up when we started our relationship that he was diagnosed with SZ less than a year ago. I am a nurse and normally not scared of new things and illnesses but I also have not much experience with Mental Health issues. I recently went away for a few weeks and my BF ( he lives with me ) was left alone at home. Since than I can see a change in behaviours. He has been hearing voices which are becoming more and he also started delusional thoughts like people are watching and he has chip in his head so people can read his mind and he is sending telepathic messages to others through god etc. He has troubles concentrating and is forgetful.He has been on Meds but only on and off as he has bad side effects such as vertigo, feeling depressed and low and not wanting to do anything.He knows he has an illness as he has been to Hospital, voluntarily , for a couple of weeks but sometimes he says he no longer believes that he has SZ and doesnt need any meds. I would like to find a good psychiatrist on the Gold Coast, QLD as my BF is willing to go and see a DR with me, to better treat his condition and have a better way of dealing with it and hopefully find medication that will stop or at least reduce the voices. I can see his daily struggle with himself and his thoughts and I feel quiet helpless and are not really sure how I can help him. I also was interested in a support group on the Coast for both, sufferers and carers. thanks so much for any replies.

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You sound like a very carding person. My son has battled as for many years, it's been a long road as he also did not think there was anything wrong with him it was others that had the problems. He has had quite a few breakdowns and would leave and become homeless for months on end, it has caused me much stress and loss of other family members because I have always tried to help. I will never give up on him as my love and guilt will never let me. He always ends up in trouble with the law when not on meds. I have lost a lot of faith in the police as I do not think they know how to handle mental health. Now he is on a meds order through the mental health he is doing better. He does not like the weight gain and I worry he will leave again. The sad part is I worry for.his safety. He is such a loveable man so kind and loving , I find stress is the worst thing for him. I do feel for you and I pray everything works out for you both. Love and support are the most important needs for them. Keep it up. I do find it hard replying on sites but I read your post and it hit home for me. Never stop hoping one day I hope they find a cure for sz take care and god bless.

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