Sadly, many people live with mentally unstable relatives. They can be absolutely harmless or, on the contrary, aggressive, but they all require a special attitude towards themselves. In any case, you need to get the advice of a specialist who will look at the medical history of the “problem” family member and give practical advice on how you should behave when communicating with him.
Instructions
Step 1
In Soviet times, the law provided for compulsory isolation and treatment of patients with schizophrenia and other mental disorders. A medical examination was ordered and, if the person was really sick, he was treated in a specialized institution. But nowadays it is quite difficult to insist on hospitalization of a mentally unstable family member if you are not a close relative.
Step 2
Therefore, if it so happens that you live under the same roof with a mentally ill person, work on your behavior to minimize the risk of aggression on his part. Unbalanced people are dangerous because of their unpredictability. Therefore, you need to be constantly on your guard. Even an accidental and completely harmless collision or touch can cause aggression in an unstable personality.
Step 3
If you feel that the patient's behavior is changing for the worse, it is better to leave the apartment or, if this is not possible, distract the person's attention with his favorite topics. Usually the relatives already know what can calm the "psycho". Some are immediately distracted by playing cartoons, others by the sound of music.
Step 4
You also need to remember that people who are prone to manic-depressive psychosis practically do not feel pain. That is, it is better not to use force and gas cartridges, you will only infuriate the sick person. If he intends to go into a direct collision with you, run away and call for help. But it is not always possible to escape in this way, therefore, as a last resort, you can use self-defense techniques to neutralize and bind the aggressor.
Step 5
Of course, always try to avoid conflict, behave as friendly and calm as possible. Take care of maintaining a healthy environment in the family, do not quarrel and do not quarrel with other household members, because a mentally unbalanced person can go into a rage from loud screams.
Step 6
There is no single correct line of behavior for communicating with mentally ill patients. Each specific situation requires an individual approach.
