My mom is a little crazy. First I thought she was stupid but now I'm pretty sure she's crazy. First some background information on my mother, she's illiterate and has very little education, ok thats enough background information. The problem is that she's convinced that their are cameras in the house watching us, from the tv, the walls, and the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. She's also convinced that tv personalities like regis and kelly, oprah, and tyra banks are talking to her and sending her secret messages that only she can understand. What the hell am i supposed to do? It's driving me crazy, i actually punched a hole straight through the wall, AND i'm a tiny woman for crying out loud. please somebody give me some advice.

valinors_sorrow

You might also call the doctor who prescribed the medication she won't take and ask about any resources for help that might be available. Bear in mind that there are many functional mentally ill people in the US who aren't enough of a risk to qualify for being involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital. It certainly doesn't help that your dad doesn't see what you see. In many states, like where I live in Florida, we have the Baker Act but it only allows for the patient to be legally held for three days. You may need to take some precautions about protecting yourself from too much exposure to her -- its not easy having an ill parent, I know!

melissa1978

You need to find out about getting someone "blue-papered" or commited. My ex-husband told me that he had teflon communication devices in his ears. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia about 5 years ago. He has done very well, and is currently off all psycotropic medications. He has had to work very hard. However, most schizophrenics need to stay on meds forever. Good luck with this, and please don't think that this is happening because she has little education. Mental illness knows no socioeconomic status. And as far as your father threatening you; he is probably afraid that he will lose his wife forever to this horrible disease. He sounds like he is in denial. Try to have patience with him. I am sure he is scared.

Jaanu

Hi everybody, its been a while, thank you everybody for your help, I just wanna say my mom is doing much better mashallah, I'm very thankful to god for her get back to her old self. I'm very over protective over her, and I love her to death and thanks to all of you for all your help!!

tamed

You are welcome Jaanu and thank you for keeping us updated on your mother's well being, I'm glad to hear that she is doing well. Best wishes to the both of you.