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[quote=Anonymous]Unless he has been violent, I think you're over-reacting. As with anyone, if he starts getting agitated during a visit, you can just leave. It's not going to hurt your kids to see someone who is weird or who has scars. I wouldn't want my kids to think that people, including family members, with mental illness should be treated as pariahs. Your BIL would benefit from family support. On a practical level, he may not be taking his medication or may not be taking it regularly. Many people with schizophrenia cannot see that they are mentally ill and need medication. The medication often has side effects. Therefore, many people with schizophrenia don't take medication as prescribed. Long-lasting injections (once a month or once every two weeks) are available and really have a higher compliance rate. I recommend reading the book I'm Not Crazy, I Don't Need Help to understand how to help him.[/quote]
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