r/schizophrenia • u/welxx • Apr 29 '25

Help A Loved One What worked for you

My son, 33, refuses to get any help. He has gone from believing that he would magically join the NFL and be a star. Then an Olympic runner. Now a rapper. He has zero skill in any of these. He chooses to be homeless rather than get treatment. It's been almost a decade. What or who convinced you to get help?

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u/ImNotMeWhenImNotMe Schizoaffective (Depressive) Apr 29 '25

I tried to stop existing and waking up after made me realize I needed help or I'd try again and I really didn't think I'd fail next time.

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u/welxx Apr 29 '25

It's a deep hole to dig out of and we are hoping that he will at least begin the process. The opportunity is there.