How do you cope with a schizophrenic parent?

A couple of years ago my mother had to be admitted to hospital with a mild case of Schizophrenia, She has since been released and now resides at home with my father whilst taking medication. her bevaiour is erratic to say the least and she has developed a stong religious view since then. I'm finding it really difficult to cope with and was wondering if anyone else out there has been through this before. It gets me down a lot and there are times when her abnormal behaviour seriously frustrates me and makes me angry. It can be embarassing at times and although i feel pity for her it is still overcome by the irritation i feel for having to see her like this. Can anyone help me to take control of my emotions with regards to this?How do you cope with a schizophrenic parent?
Can't be much harder to endure. I did it and it never seems to end. Get away as much as you can. Don't try to take the burden of figuring it out. All your emotions are natural. Don't keep feeling the guilt. Other than that, what can you really do? Can you move away? I had to do that. Are you still mad because of the things of your childhood? You can yell at parents for this. It doesn't sink in, but makes you resolve some of the hurt. Hang in there.How do you cope with a schizophrenic parent?
why is the ocean the greatest body of water?





because it lies below all the rivers and streams and is open to them all.








know how to follow





stay in the background and facilitate your Mother's process





allow the greatest things you do to go unnoticed





do not try to push or shape or maninpulate,





there will be no resentment or resistance








your parents will genuinely appreciate your facilitating their lives rather than promoting some personal agenda





because you are open,


any issue can be raised





because you have no position to defend and are showing no favoritism,


your Mother or your Father will not feel slighted








no one wishes to quarrel








be low and open
i work in a home with all schizophenic patients. it is tough while in public, but try to find it in you to see it as a disease. you will have your good days and bad days.
If your town has a community centre then I would start there. I dont know which country you are in but here in australia , each town has a community centre which can help with such issues or lead you to someone who may be able to help.
My mother had the same as yours. She died in '83. It's only in the last few years that i truly came to understand what it was really like for both of us - it's not easy for either of you - but there are answers. There are questions that you've not asked yourself yet. Most of them lie locked up in your Father. That's where i found mine. Understanding the roots of their relationship will help you to understand.





They say Schizophrenia is a disease - thats complete and utter rubbish. If its a disease then why can't you catch it? Your Father knows more than he's admitting.





Is she afraid to go out? Or is she just afraid? Does she do things in repetition? Ask more questions, ask more than you're asking. Someone has a secret they're not telling.





That's my own experience.