My Brother's Mental Health
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
Banks, Oregon
January 28, 2022 12:52am CST
I know many of you here remember my brother Tim, I'm sure many of you remember different things that happened with him here and elsewhere that lead to his removal from this site.
Well I don't think it's a secret that my brother had some mental health problems, they have dated back many years but they have reached the extreme now, My brother is now having full on psychosis, hes seeing and hearing voices, and he is saying they our threatening his life. It's been very scary and really god bad around Christmas time.
I love my brother dearly, we have had many issues as most families do but he has always had a good heart, to see him have such fear, and to see him going through what he is it's absolutely heartbreaking.
After several attempts to get him help we're delayed, we finally got him to see a doctor today and they have prescribed him olanzapine.
I pray to god this works, as seeing my brother going through this is heartbreaking, i am the youngest of my mother's three children, I feel i've already lost my big sister due to drug addiction, and now i feel like i am losing my brother.
I have taken on so much, helping support my mom, being full time caregiver to my grandmother, helping with the care part time of my disabled niece, and being daycare for my great nephew.... it's a lot, but i love my family and will do anything to help them, that includes me brother.
If you pray, please pray for my brother, i hope he will get better quickly but this could be a very long process unfortunately.
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@LadyDuck (458133)
• Switzerland
28 Jan 22
I remember your brother, I think to remember that his birthday was on February. I was sorry to know that his account was removed from the site. I hope the medication is going to help, I am so sorry to hear that he has a mental problem and you are going through so many difficult times. I hope Tim will get better.
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@RebeccasFarm (86754)
• United States
28 Jan 22
I remember TR..fondly.
I wish he had not lost his account.
You are a great soldier and much credit due you.
Thank you for telling us about him here.
Give him my regards.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
28 Jan 22
@RebeccasFarm, God rewards him for being good and concern to his family especially in this pandemic where life is tough.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
Thank you I know he misses writing
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
I will update you soon on that, next month Feb 27th is his birthday and i am thinking about requesting cards to him from all his friends and family i think it would mean a great deal to him, he has always suffered from depression to and all this has been a lot on him, so i think him getting some cards for his birthday would really mean a lot to him, and show him just how much he matters and is loved and cared about.
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@jstory07 (134464)
• Roseburg, Oregon
28 Jan 22
@chrissbergstrom Tell him his cousin Judy hopes he is doing good.
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@JudyEv (325798)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jan 22
@chrissbergstrom It must be so upsetting to hear voices. And very, very worrying for his family.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
Thank you, i am proud of him for accepting help, it was a really tough process as he was so adamant the voices we're real so to finally accept the medication to atleast try was great... I'd do anything for my family, i hope his health improves so he can enjoy the things he used to.
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@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
28 Jan 22
I am glad to see you here; but I wish it were under better circumstances. I am so, so sorry to hear about Tim. I hope the medication helps. Keep us posted. You are a good brother.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
Thanks Linda I am going to try to write on here more often I have not a lot of free time anymore but I miss writing and the people here
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@arunima25 (85315)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jan 22
You have a lot on your plate. You are such a wonderful soul and such a caring family person. I will keep your brother and you in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength to handle so much. Take care
I really hope that this treatment works for your brother.
I really hope that this treatment works for your brother.3 people like this
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
Thank you so much I feel like prayers have already helped us so much so the more can only help us even more
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@arunima25 (85315)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 22
@chrissbergstrom Yes, prayers done with a pure heart and good intentions work magical.
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@celticeagle (159058)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Jan 22
It is so hard to get help family in need. I am sending positive vibes your way. Hope he gets better. Sounds like your mom needs a vacation.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
She really is a absolutely saint for all she has had to do I pray for her everyday
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@celticeagle (159058)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Jan 22
@chrissbergstrom ........I'm sure she is so glad to have your support.
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@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Jan 22
You are wonderful to do so much to take care of your family. I do remember Tim! My husband has a niece that was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia - so I've been doing some research on it too. Like you said, it's heartbreaking and scary. I truly hope the treatment will help your brother . . . you are all in my thoughts.
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@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Jan 22
@chrissbergstrom It is difficult - my niece's husband is going through the same as you right now. She has paranoia about people following her and hears voices too.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
Thanks it seems to do ok but today he is back to talking about the voices and wanting to call police sad must keep talking him down
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@Juliaacv (48442)
• Canada
28 Jan 22
My heart goes out to you, TR and your family.
It is a good sign that he is accepting medical help, I hope that he responds well.
You and the rest of your family continue to support each other and stay strong thru this for each other as well as for TR.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
Thank you it was very hard and is still hard for him to grasp that the voices are just in his head but he has began medication and slept the best he has in over a month so all good signs this medication is starting to work
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
28 Jan 22
That's so sad, you carry a heavy burden. Do protect your mental health too. I feel what you feel. Fortunately, your bro Tim get healed soon with God's miracle and your support to him. Tim is my friend here. I pray for Tim's fast recovery. Keep my warm regard and hug to him. 
Be strong, problems are not FOREVER.
Be strong, problems are not FOREVER.2 people like this
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Jan 22
@chrissbergstrom yes, but the heart is also affected. Eat celery and spinach they make heart strong. They evade tears. They're superb veggies. I eat them when feel heart broken and mind drained. We're just humans. Also fish liver makes our nervous system stronger. Before I kept on imagining things beyond my reach as if I was managing a movie show. I felt nervous, so I make research how to make our nervous system strong. I've found the best cure and that's fish liver. I only eat straight fish liver for 2 weeks and I no longer felt nervous without real reason. You just fry the fish liver. If no fish liver, the substitute is chicken liver just one each meal.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
Thank you so much and yes I agree I need to protect my own mental health as it's a heavy burden to take care of sick family members it takes a emotional toll.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
28 Jan 22
@chrissbergstrom
I am so sorry. I am not sure I knew your brother here. It sounds like your family means a lot to you and that you would do anything to help them. I hope he will get better. It is very heartbreaking to see someone we love hurting so badly.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
Yes it is very hard, it's been a long time but your name looks familiar
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
30 Jan 22
@chrissbergstrom
I believe I have answered your posts and maybe that is why it is familiar to you.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Jan 22
I remember your brother. This news sounds hopeful. Will keep him and your family in thoughts and prayers. Don't give up on him. It may take some time but with the support of you and his family, it will give him hope. He is very brave to accept the help and the meds.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
Never I know he's still in there and just needs medication and support from his loved ones
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
@CarolDM thank you I hope I am helpful
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Jan 22
@chrissbergstrom Good for you. He is lucky to have you.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
He has only been seen by a doctor via zoom, so it's hard for them to fully diagnosed him just yet, but when we get him into a new doctor that should be next. But they do people it's a form of schizophrenia I have a article that is almost identical to what's happening with him.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Jan 22
I agree and I think it will all get better in time
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