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Topic: How Do You Tell Somebody They are INSANE?
AGoodGuy1026 Joined Wed 04/22/09 Posts: 1333	Tue 07/28/09 07:02 AM
I started thinking that next time he comes over I should have a tape recorder and record what he is saying. Then again a lot of the things he was writing down, cause remember her was convinced that people are listening in on us. But enough was said that if I did record it, it would sure give enough evidence to the local mental hospital to get the men in the white coats to come and take him away. uhmmm, why are you having him over again? uhmmm, call the police - they will take it from there... uhmmm, why do you think it is your responsiblity? uhmmm, call his family and them to get him help, and to leave you alone... uhmmm, you do realize - this is actually dangerous for a non-professional to try to handle??.... take care of yourself, your safety... and ask his family to get him the help he needs...

Gossipmpm Joined Tue 03/03/09 Posts: 19414	Tue 07/28/09 07:05 AM
That's why women gotta pack some heat!!

Lilypetal Joined Wed 02/25/09 Posts: 4052	Tue 07/28/09 07:09 AM
Dealing with some one who is paranoid is very tricky. If you try to convince him he needs help, he may snatch you and take you to that camp sight he was talking about. Let the pros tell him what is wrong with him.

FearandLoathing Joined Fri 12/28/07 Posts: 30121	Tue 07/28/09 07:15 AM
Thank you all so much for your advice. I am meeting up with another mutual friend today to talk about it. And then we are going to take it from there. Even if I do lose him as a friend I still want to to try to see if I can help him before I do. I know that a lot of you might think I am nuts, but I just cannot see a friend suffer. Best of luck...be prepared...it probably won't work.

bry11calcool Joined Sun 11/30/08 Posts: 355	Tue 07/28/09 07:31 AM
OP, let me get this straight . . . you listened to this person for five and a half hours?!?!?!? Dear OP: You're NUTZ!! We love you very much. Please get help. Sorry about the protection order. Love, Bry

bry11calcool Joined Sun 11/30/08 Posts: 355	Tue 07/28/09 07:31 AM Edited by bry11calcool on Tue 07/28/09 07:32 AM
OP, let me get this straight . . . you listened to this person for five and a half hours?!?!?!? Dear OP: You're NUTZ!! We love you very much. Please get help. Sorry about the protection order. Love, Bry

bry11calcool Joined Sun 11/30/08 Posts: 355	Tue 07/28/09 07:31 AM Edited by bry11calcool on Tue 07/28/09 07:32 AM
Sorry about the double post . . . that was my other personality. OP, let me get this straight . . . you listened to this person for five and a half hours?!?!?!? Dear OP: You're NUTZ!! We love you very much. Please get help. Sorry about the protection order. Love, Bry

michiganman3 Joined Mon 10/29/07 Posts: 14521	Tue 07/28/09 07:32 AM
I watched my best friend of over a decade relapse back into mental illness. It was horrible to watch. Not a threat to himself or others, had income, access to mental health services. Just terrible to watch.

wolfchic Joined Wed 09/26/07 Posts: 8036	Tue 07/28/09 09:20 AM
Thank you all so much for your advice. I am meeting up with another mutual friend today to talk about it. And then we are going to take it from there. Even if I do lose him as a friend I still want to to try to see if I can help him before I do. I know that a lot of you might think I am nuts, but I just cannot see a friend suffer. Wrong way to go about this!At least from what I have learned about this illness.He is trusting you.If you break that trust,Then you become just another enemy!You don't want that to happen.For your own safty,just call the cops and have him picked up.That way he will get the help he needs and you will keep yourself safe.With no hard feelings from him.People like that continue to go off thair meds.He needs a friend and help. I would not evenput another person in this.there is nothing they can realy o.Your his friend.Call the cops.but most of all,Stay Safe. Best of luck to you. J.M.O.