My partner and I care for a family member who has SchizoAffective Disorder - A combination of Schizophrenia and Bipolar. We have observed over the last three years that while our vibrations are rising, hers seem to be lowering - the high-energy (healthy) food we offer is now unacceptable - it 'makes her sick', and she will only eat particular highly-processed, 'junk' food, usually frozen (re-heated in a microwave), as 'our' food is 'poisoning' her.
Over the last 2 weeks the paranoia has been constant (usually only lasts a few days), and particularly during the Full Moon and Meteor Showers over the last few days, it has been very apparent.
Does anyone on this site have experience or advice?
There have been other symptoms, as anyone who has had close contact with someone with the disorder would be aware, most of which seem to be along the lines of being guilty of causing problems for others (who may not even be in the country), causing raids (that are seen in the 'News'), having to do what the 'voices' say or someone (another family member) will be 'forced' to commit suicide.
Lots more, but I wanted to know if any of you have suggestions (we have tried everything we can think of over this time)?
I do not like seeing a human in such pain, and want to help alleviate the fear (a very fear-based illness).
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Thanks, mustwakeselfup, I have taken note of your suggestions, X
Thanks, Sarah-Alaya - Food: What I am noticing is the change in food - I have been offering the same (healthy) food for 3 years, it has been since Christmas (when I really managed to raise MY vibrations) that she thinks my food is "poison". I don't fuss, just make sure that the type of food she now eats is available.
Her literacy is not great, but I have suggested a journal, even to track 'How Am I Feeling Today", and perhaps some goals.
Very computer-shy, and not interested in learning. I have so far organised painting and art equipment, jewellery-making equipment, classes (these do not end up being regualr, due to the nature of the illness making the sufferer suspicious of anyone getting to know them), and two outings a week.
I am feeling that the professional we are seeing late June will help, I just wondered what the spiritual lessons can be for the carers - Patience? Empathy? Perhaps we just need to experience this as one of the many situations we have chosen at this particular time on Earth! I really feel that I am karma-free finally, so I am quite Ok about it, however I would like to help with the fear and pain. Thanks so much for the help, XX
Another challenging day today, but thanks for suggestions so far - everything will be explored. I have a willing (spiritual) therapist who will see us (late June) so we just need to get from here to there! The public Mental Health system in Australia is very lacking in regular support - mainly because they are over-worked and under-funded - don't know how those without strong family to help manage, in fact they probably don't as this type of illness does not allow the sufferer to trust any help they are given, it puts them in a very negative place where it's hard to reach. Roller-coaster time again, it was expected though, with what is going on around the planet at the moment - I'm sure we are not alone in this!! Thank you all, XX
By the way, we live in a rather remote part of Northern Queensland, Australia!