How do I reply to my schizophrenic friend

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djheater

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I went to high school and was really close with a guy all through and after. Around 20 he began to develop delusions and at 21 was institutionalized. I would contact his family occasionally and sometimes he'd be lucid enough to talk, but then he was out of contact for a while and it's been about 8 years since I've had any contact with him or his family. Anyway, he sent me an message through Facebook, and I'm thinking I just shouldn't respond, he's clearly not on meds. Any thoughts, or similar experiences?

e-mail (certain info deleted or changed, mostly all there though):

[djheater] if your in [county-name] county get out, [county-name] county is nuclear distruction territory. Also you were with the wrong person, [my wife's name] other half was Joseph, it's a long story.

At genius level your other half will be made for you genetically you will compliment, yet good luck getting the other person to belive it. Your daughters showed disconfirming information, I didn't know until recently myself to stop you, it was too late then. Most everyone in the group was with the wrong person, coitually and was a problem.

If I'm right you were born in KY, your other half would probably be there too. KY is safe for nuclear war, I have been there and back again, I know people from there.

Talk to you later,
[his full name]
 
JohnCU

JohnCU

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Originally posted by: djheater
Wow, when was the last time ATOT has been so unified?
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sometimes it's best to just leave things far far away from you.
 
UberNeuman

UberNeuman

Lifer
Nov 4, 1999
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Originally posted by: djheater
Wow, when was the last time ATOT has been so unified?
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What more can be said? Unless you feel this person can be dangerous to others - that is a problem...
 
Miramonti

Miramonti

Lifer
Aug 26, 2000
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Ouch, sucks to see someone in such a poor condition.

You could not respond, but it was probably the last time that you blew him off years ago that caused his condition to deteriorate so badly.

:p

Seriously tho, I don't know where you can go with it, but what is there to lose by atleast acknowledging him with a quick response back.
 
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JS80

Lifer
Oct 24, 2005
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Originally posted by: djheater
I went to high school and was really close with a guy all through and after. Around 20 he began to develop delusions and at 21 was institutionalized. I would contact his family occasionally and sometimes he'd be lucid enough to talk, but then he was out of contact for a while and it's been about 8 years since I've had any contact with him or his family. Anyway, he sent me an message through Facebook, and I'm thinking I just shouldn't respond, he's clearly not on meds. Any thoughts, or similar experiences?

e-mail (certain info deleted or changed, mostly all there though):

[djheater] if your in [county-name] county get out, [county-name] county is nuclear distruction territory. Also you were with the wrong person, [my wife's name] other half was Joseph, it's a long story.

At genius level your other half will be made for you genetically you will compliment, yet good luck getting the other person to belive it. Your daughters showed disconfirming information, I didn't know until recently myself to stop you, it was too late then. Most everyone in the group was with the wrong person, coitually and was a problem.

If I'm right you were born in KY, your other half would probably be there too. KY is safe for nuclear war, I have been there and back again, I know people from there.

Talk to you later,
[his full name]
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[friend], I am currently formulating a strategy to escape not only out of the county, but the country itself. I know nuclear war is looming. I know all about my wife. I will dispose of her once I secure an exit strategy, but I fear I may have to keep her around in order to get to Joseph.

I didn't realize my daughters had made contact with you. But do not worry I believe is all. Do not worry about stopping me. I have found the way.

I guess I will have to reroute my exit to Canada through Kentucky. Thanks for the heads up. I will make contact if I need to pull a favor in KY.
 
UberNeuman

UberNeuman

Lifer
Nov 4, 1999
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Originally posted by: jjsole
Ouch, sucks to see someone in such a poor condition.

You could not respond, but it was probably the last time that you blew him off years ago that caused his condition to deteriorate so badly.

:p

Seriously tho, I don't know where you can go with it, but what is there to lose by atleast acknowledging him with a quick response back.
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No, he shouldn't answer back....
 
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Udgnim

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Apr 16, 2008
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either contact his parents and tell them about the message your former friend sent you or do not respond to him

if you're afraid his parents might bring your name up, then completely ignore the message
 
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rubix

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Oct 16, 1999
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politely inform him that you are in a secure location within an underground nuclear bomb shelter and that you can not talk to him for the next 10 years because you have to take a time machine trip to the year 3040 to take radiation samples in order to study the effects of nuclear fallout on badgers and badger-like creatures.

this is a good response not just for him, but for anyone on facebook.
 
Locut0s

Locut0s

Lifer
Nov 28, 2001
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Most schizophrenics aren't dangerous but having been out of contact with this person for such a long period of time you don't know how his illness has progressed. Best thing in that case would be to not contact him pack just in case. Better to err on the side of caution. If you really feel for the guy you could do as Udgnim suggests and contact his parents or someone else in his family. At the least you might be able to find out what has happened to him during those years.
 
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tigris649

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Originally posted by: djheater


e-mail (certain info deleted or changed, mostly all there though):

[djheater] if your in [county-name] county get out, [county-name] county is nuclear distruction territory. Also you were with the wrong person, [my wife's name] other half was Joseph, it's a long story.

At genius level your other half will be made for you genetically you will compliment, yet good luck getting the other person to belive it. Your daughters showed disconfirming information, I didn't know until recently myself to stop you, it was too late then. Most everyone in the group was with the wrong person, coitually and was a problem.

If I'm right you were born in KY, your other half would probably be there too. KY is safe for nuclear war, I have been there and back again, I know people from there.

Talk to you later,
[his full name]
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SCORE!
 
IEC

IEC

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Jun 10, 2004
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You only think he's insane. He saw something he should not have seen, and has been "silenced" by the men in black suits. When everyone thinks he's crazy, they win.
 
So

So

Lifer
Jul 2, 2001
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Originally posted by: JS80
Originally posted by: GeekDrew
[Ignore]
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[win]
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Agreed. There is no way any other action will lead to increased happiness for you, in the short run or the long run.

If he gets stable again in the future, and contacts you then -- then you can say hi. Now? Stay the hell away.
 
Bignate603

Bignate603

Lifer
Sep 5, 2000
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Originally posted by: Udgnim
either contact his parents and tell them about the message your former friend sent you or do not respond to him

if you're afraid his parents might bring your name up, then completely ignore the message
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Talking to his parents is probably best. They should be able to let you know if there are better ways to talk to him. Also, there is a chance that this is the beginning of a mental breakdown (it sounds like its not his first) and they'll probably want to know about that.
 
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