For the most part he doesn't even think he's ill so approaching him isn't going to fly. It was a bad idea on my part. Let's let this thread go. Thanks.

I'm a bit disappointed you decided to scrap this. Of course if you think it's the right thing personally then I can't say much now.
If MB was a popular site like Reddit, I would agree with the others. What we have here are a close circle of regulars and an expectation of trust and kindness. The occasional *******, but they don't get involved with matters like these. It's clear you had something to say here, and the support of friends with a distance could have really helped. I hope you at least try to make some friends here you can confide in, and that you get the chance to let it out.

James, let me sleep on it tonight.

I do agree with you James. I'm pretty sure we all would have treated this subject with the sensitivity it deserves. But Chula had to make a judgement call as to, no matter how well it was received or treated, did he want to do this without the permission, indeed the knowledge, of, as they say, the subject? I think it was brave of him to decide not to go ahead, though I too would have been very interested and as supportive as I could be. But like I said, you have to consider the person being discussed. If Chula's son had given permission for this, no problem. But kind of doing it behind his back is a tough call to make, and for what it's worth I think he made the right decision, for him and for his son.

I don't judge you for wanting to tell your story, being the care-taker you are other half of the story.

Think it over, if you feeling doubts about it now, maybe maybe you'll still have doubts later on. Think about your options, like finding support with a personal friend or maybe there is a web site that has a online support group forum for people with family member with Schizophrenia or maybe a local support group in your community. Schizophrenia Help & News for Families, Sufferers

It is called Anosognosia when a person is unaware of the existence of his or her disabilities like NBD.

Yup, very well versed on Anosognosia. I've read a ton of books, have done loads of research online, and have consulted with a couple of psychiatrists. As far as schizo forums go, tried that route but it's simply too painful hanging in them places. You can only read about parents who have to willfully have their children committed for so long before you want to jump off a bridge.

Re: Anosognosia

What an evil vile thing.

Impaired awareness and anosognosia in mentally ill

I'd never start a journal about my daughter with or without her consent, and it was a bad idea to post a picture of me with her in it a while back. Given your circumstances, and your need to vent about your sons affliction, I'd have to say to keep things on a personal level for yourself, and preserve the integrity of you and your son's relationship. I totally understand your need to let these things out, but this is a Music Forum after all. Time and place would be better suited for a counseling session or a few.

I mean no disrespect, and I hope I don't come off as an *******. Much respect to you Chula.