Posted by Kath on August 31, 2009, at 20:38:45
In reply to My Wife, posted by mrm12333601 on August 28, 2009, at 12:38:42
Hi, I'm very sorry you're going through this sad, upsetting, stressful situation.
My son has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. I sometimes go to a family support group of other parents.
At present, my son is not taking medications. He is doing pretty well most of the time.
I have a couple of things to mention. I wonder if your wife would be willing to try any non-pharmaceutical things to help herself. I have read that people who have schizophrenia are very low in magnesium. (I do wonder if this is true, because 2 other conditions affected by low magnesium are cramping in legs etc and kidney stones.....my son has had problems with both of these things as well as schiz.)
Orthomolecular Psychiatry is something that might be of interest to you & perhaps your wife would be open to it.
If you're interested, here's 1 link that I found looking on Google; I'm sure you could find more:
http://www.biochemimbal-behavior.com/Just a couple of thoughts, because if your wife doesn't want to take meds, there's not much you can do.
I live in Canada & the CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) is exceedingly helpful. Perhaps there's a Mental Health Association where you live that could support you.
I wish you the very best & am sorry you're going through this.
sincerely, Kath
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