Is he off his medication by choice or by order? Is there something you can do to get him back on them so that he can feel functionable and hopefully regain a few pounds.

I can't imagine what you're going through so I don't know what to say other than I'm sending my biggest hugs your way. Just wanted to let ya know you have my support

As you know, my brother is also schizophrenic. There have been many times when he took off, going off his meds (probably not in that order), and by the time we'd see him again months later, he'd easily be down 40+ pounds. NEVEr looking the same.

I saw him last Christmas for the first time over 4 years. My heart stopped for a minute. He looked older than my uncle, and my uncle is over 20 years older than my brother. He weighed less than me, wore smaller sizes, and had almost all gray hair. My brother is in his mid-40's.

My brother is not in prison, but I do believe that with this harsh mental illness, schizophrenia, they are victims to the prisons of their mind. That may sound corny, but after living with someone who suffers from the illness, you know it's true.

Big hugs to you. I wish we could go out for lunch or coffee. So much to relate on.

God Bless you for visiting your brother. I know those pictures may be hard to look at, but thank God you have them. I am sure they will become priceless.
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