How do I get help when my schizophrenic son refuses?

Posted by pta @pta, Feb 22 2:43pm

My son, 52, stopped psych meds 6 mos ago. I called for a police escort to psych hospital. But he refused. He is not violent. But psychotic. I have called crisis lines. They all said that if he refuses they cannot help. He lives alone with me, mo., legal guardian.

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jenatsky | @jenatsky | 8 hours ago

In reply to @celia16 "@bewildered , good points. I suspect the degree of assistance needed for a person in crisis..." + (show)

@celia16 you are correct and the patients sometimes cycle through life with periods of profound illness and generally being mentally unsound requiring medications and both inpatient and outpatient treatment. The families are also along for this life long roller coaster ride hopefully offering the patient help, if it’s accepted. Newer medications have proven more effective with less horrendous side effects than the past. But some side effects are still possible.

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