Yes, those symptoms sound like schizophrenia. I went through the same thing this year when I found out my oldest friend was suffering from this illness. I understand how you feel. I was so shocked and stunned when I found out (my friend lives about 300 miles away, so I only heard from him on his good days). I felt like I'd lost him, and I'm sorry to say, sometimes I also questioned whether I should still keep him close. It's natural to feel like that, please don't knock yourself over it. It's not only hard for the person suffering, it can be a nightmare for the people who love him. It's perfectly natural not to want to have to watch someone you care for go through this, to want to run away. But don't give up. As others have said, they have so many medications out there that can treat this. And the most important thing, once your friend agrees to be treated, is that he not give up on the medication due to side effects. He should work with the doctor until he finds a medication that will treat his condition and minimize the side effects. He may never be exactly as he was before he was struck by this illness, but if he gets help, he could live a relatively normal, productive life.

All my best to you and your friend.

bkw said:

Yes you 'ar'

ehehe

BlueAgave said:

BlueAgave!



Nice words...

Natsume said:

bkw said:

2the9s said:

Hey, you!
Missed you, 2the9s!

BlueAgave said:

wow this helps me a lot!!! I am usually in good spirits on a daily basis but hangin with my friend lately I have learned a lot about his problem! I see he has alot of unnecesary guilt tied up and he's really down on himself. Its's obvious when he talks about "them" watching him and talking about him that these are his own insecurities and his conscience messin with his mind. Thanks so much Blue!!

bkw said:

You should hear the things he says when he drinks. Actually , you shouldn't.

PEJ said:

There's some stuff that no-one should hear.