Many families in our country are forced to live next to unbalanced people, many of whom are on the verge between the world of normal and mentally ill people. However, in today's difficult living conditions this is not surprising. The fragile psyche of the individual easily breaks when it is hard to cope with the burden of piled up problems.
A mentally unbalanced person is a danger to society. He spoils the life of others great for the simple reason that, as they say, bribes are smooth. For minor inadequate acts he will not be anything. Considered sick, he is not responsible to society and the law. It would seem that the wisest way out is to place an unpredictable person in an appropriate institution. But not so simple.
He is not violent ...
Not so long ago (back in the days of the Union, unloved by many), a socially dangerous person could be sent for examination and, having recognized abnormal, forcibly treated. Now everything has become more humane. And the statements of the neighbors are not enough to put someone in isolation. Even the obvious signs of a mental disorder are not a valid argument for forcing treatment. These actions are possible only with the consent of relatives.
However, the sick person himself can consult a specialist and give consent to treatment. But, alas, this is extremely rare. Naturally, an unpredictable person considers himself quite sane and is not going to spend time in the proposed department. Relatives who are with him are in no hurry to act: for them he is not a stranger, to give him somewhere is a pity.
But it happens that such an individual escapes from supervision during moments of exacerbation (spring, autumn) and is capable of causing not only harm by his actions, but also causing great grief to others.
Relatives of an unbalanced person should always be “in good shape” in order to neutralize their patient at any time. Even the fact that he is not violent is not an excuse for his independent walks. Such people, even after many years of trouble-free life (for those around them) in society, something can happen that can turn everything around. And now the children playing peacefully in the sandbox seem to him to be devils, and the thought ringing inside an unhealthy brain insists that it is necessary to save the world from evil, and only he can do it.
What to do if you are faced with a mentally unhealthy individual?
- Do not look into the eyes of the patient, which means an unpredictable person. His brain works in such a way that your firm gaze can cause different reactions. It’s good if he gets scared and simply runs away. But the opposite can happen: he will attack you for reasons known only to him alone. And the physical strength of such people many times exceeds the capabilities of ordinary citizens - this is not a legend.
- If you had to say something to the patient, do it in a calm voice, not in a hurry.
- Always be prepared for the worst possible situation. At any opportunity, move away from an unpredictable person at a distance of more than a meter.
- Patients with manic-depressive psychosis, like schizophrenics, are generally not susceptible to pain. They cannot be neutralized using a gas spray or punches. If you couldn’t avoid the collision, just run away and loudly call for help.
- The escape was unsuccessful? Now the manifestation of even the slightest weakness is unacceptable - the patient is able to pounce with piercing and cutting objects. He may use fittings and other dangerous objects. A schizophrenic will not have anything if he even kills several people - he is a patient, and patients should be treated humanely. And you in a situation of aggressive behavior of an abnormal person need to think not about the legality of your actions, but about the safety of your only life.
How to understand that you are sick?
There are several signs that help you understand who you are dealing with:
- The look of a mentally abnormal person always gives him away. It is empty and at times turned inward.
- When walking such an unpredictable person can dance and wave his arms, constantly touching himself and scratching, stroking.
- In contrast to increased activity, inhibition can occur.
- He is characterized by "antics" - an image of something with his facial expressions.
- Self talk. Yes, this person speaks with voices in his imagination, and those around him see him talking to himself. In an interesting conversation, for example, he is even able to joke and chuckle himself. Conversation does not always take place publicly. There are cunning personalities who try to hide the fact of a conversation with voices in their heads from others. But since it is not possible for the patient to leave unanswered questions, he can respond in a whisper.
Be attentive to the people around you.