EphemeralStick
Andie of the House of Queer
This is kind of a personal issue and not directly related to traveling but I do need some advice. For the last couple months my younger brother has begun acting strangely. Back in June he called my dad to pick him up from 3 hours away at 2 in the morning, his speech was frantic and he wasn't making any sense. so we picked him up. hes been living with my grandma since then and things keep getting more bizarre. when questioned about what he's been up to he usually isn't able to answer, and sometimes he'll just pace around shouting nonsense about the universe. At one point my grandmother had to lock herself in her room because he began banging on the walls threatening someone that she thought may have been her. when asked if hes been hearing voice he goes off into a thousand yard stare and either walks away or gets highly defensive.
He also happens to be at that age where schizophrenia begins to develop so we're thinking its a possibility however i'm still not convinced.
Any number of amphetamines and psychedelic drugs can cause one to have a psychotic break, and though he isn't really the type to do those i don't want to rule them out. I'm also very aware that meth can cause schizophrenia episodes and that can be a possible cause as well.
Either way, if he's on drugs or if his brain going out, my parents approach is anything but healthy. for one my dad and his brothers threatened to jump him if he threatens my grandma again. They also want to call the police on him and force him into a psych ward if he acts up again. I told them to hold off and at least give me a chance to talk to him but i have no idea of how to go about it.
If its drug related there is a good chance he may be comfortable talking to me about it, considering everyone in our family knows my history with drugs. How do I get across to someone who's mind is slipping that i want to help him without being confrontational or triggering some sort episode? any advice is appreciated
He also happens to be at that age where schizophrenia begins to develop so we're thinking its a possibility however i'm still not convinced.
Any number of amphetamines and psychedelic drugs can cause one to have a psychotic break, and though he isn't really the type to do those i don't want to rule them out. I'm also very aware that meth can cause schizophrenia episodes and that can be a possible cause as well.
Either way, if he's on drugs or if his brain going out, my parents approach is anything but healthy. for one my dad and his brothers threatened to jump him if he threatens my grandma again. They also want to call the police on him and force him into a psych ward if he acts up again. I told them to hold off and at least give me a chance to talk to him but i have no idea of how to go about it.
If its drug related there is a good chance he may be comfortable talking to me about it, considering everyone in our family knows my history with drugs. How do I get across to someone who's mind is slipping that i want to help him without being confrontational or triggering some sort episode? any advice is appreciated