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Sir my brother is schizophrenic since 1998. Engineer by profession. In 2008 he moved to australia for studies and work. Before that in india he was not doing anything but to disturb other family members. He uses to get violent. Mom. N dad used to cry. We tried various doctors for treatment n succeeded a little bit. After moving to australia he took. Medicine for 1 and half years then he stopped it saying that he is alright. Recently I lost my father. ME n my mom. Are staying here in india. Whenever my brother comes home I get very scared. I'm a working woman, unmarried. Recently I feel a little disturbed so as to how to handle all the pressures. MOm's health, brother's erratic behaviour etc. I'm 35 years old. Let me know what I should do when my brother comes to INdia and how to cheer myself up.
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I think he can be put on what are known as depot injections. Basically he will not need to take medicines daily; just one injection a month. It is very common for relatives of schizophrenia to have depression and feel stressed. You need to be evaluated for this and treated accordingly. Please understand that none of this is your fault. In fact you and your mother are brave and have shown extraordinary courage that people often lack! after all these years of caring for your brother, mother and dad, it is now time for you to care for yourselves! don't neglect it!
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