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Mental Health Support

Diamond_Dog

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9. Wow, I had no idea there was such a thing as late in life schizophrenia.

Reply to Duncanpup (Original post)

Sun Aug 25, 2024, 07:57 AM

Aug 2024

Good for you going to visit him. Many times people are afraid or overly intimidated to visit an old friend who’s struggling with mental issues. You will make him happy I’m sure with your memories and jokes. 🙂

Give Dunkie an extra scritch for me.

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Found out an old friend has developed schizophrenia. [View all] Duncanpup Aug 2024 OP

I had no idea. redwitch Aug 2024 #1

One of my... 2naSalit Aug 2024 #2

What a devastating diagnosis Easterncedar Aug 2024 #3

I'll bet your old friend will be glad to see you SheltieLover Aug 2024 #4

Good for you. Most friends go missing when pshyc multigraincracker Aug 2024 #5

I hope you will stop by and see your friend. Lots of friends don't come around japple Aug 2024 #6

Hugs to you and your sister Duncanpup Aug 2024 #7

I've never heard of 'late in life schizophrenia' either. 70sEraVet Aug 2024 #8

Wow, I had no idea there was such a thing as late in life schizophrenia. Diamond_Dog Aug 2024 #9

My daughter was diagnosed several years ago. lageorgia Aug 2024 #10

Hugs to you and daughter Duncanpup Aug 2024 #11

I am so sorry. Loryn Aug 2024 #13

Without detail Lulu KC Aug 2024 #14

Duncanpup, you are a star. rockbluff botanist Aug 2024 #12