Found out an old friend has developed schizophrenia.

[Duncanpup]

On my home from work yesterday i stopped at grocery store and ran into my friends wife. We lost contact after a teamster outfit we drove for went under back in 04 he took a job with a union sister company they moved Midwest. And now they have moved back to this area as her mother is getting on in years to be closer to her.

And she told me about his illness thing is he’s 55 and i always kind of thought it showed up at earlier age ,and then in reading last night in bed it’s called or they call it late in life schizophrenia.


I asked her if i could stop around and visit with him yes she told me he would like that. I gather the medication is helping from what she told me yet no more holding a steering wheel driving truck he took his pension.

For years we ran south Portland bid get to terminal get in cab go hotel to rest. Then get up and come home we would go eat breakfast together in Portland Maine and then stop at a place on way home up In Newburgh New York called Stewart's airport diner to eat next night.


Joking crossing the beacon bridge i could taste the chili that Stewart’s served. Just feel bad her and my friend rambling been working lot overtime sitting on back porch with Dunc pup I’m having coffee.

Mr Dunc has to grab every morning his favorite toy a squeak lamb that has no stuffing left or squeaker. This morning rubbing him on porch he was laying with me and lamb. I told him i said you’re like Karl Malden don’t leave home without them with his lamb.

[redwitch]

1. I had no idea.

I also thought it only showed up in teens. I hope the medication works for your friend.

[2naSalit]

2. One of my...

Younger siblings had it but it set in when they were in their late teens. I learned about late onset schizophrenia a few years ago when someone I knew was diagnosed. The drugs are far better now than they were a couple decades ago when my sibling was suffering with it. They passed at the age of 40.

It's a hard illness to deal with for both the person who has it and those who care for them.

I hope your friend is doing better with medication.

[Easterncedar]

3. What a devastating diagnosis

It must be so frightening and isolating for both of them, and then she’s got her mother, too, to be concerned for.
I bet she was glad to run into you.

[SheltieLover]

4. I'll bet your old friend will be glad to see you

[multigraincracker]

5. Good for you. Most friends go missing when pshyc

Problems pop up.

[japple]

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

anymore when someone is sick. My dear sister is in cognitive decline and her friends have dwindled away.

[Duncanpup]

7. Hugs to you and your sister

Yes I’m gonna stop around this week bring them dinner will all eat together

[70sEraVet]

8. I've never heard of 'late in life schizophrenia' either.

But it seems like life is full of ways to screw us out of enjoying our promised 'golden years'.
I hope your friend does well.

[Diamond_Dog]

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

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.

[lageorgia]

10. My daughter was diagnosed several years ago.

My daughter, who is now on the streets homeless, was diagnosed several years ago. She is paranoid that I am reading her mind so she won't move in with me and chooses to be on the streets. She has lost everything including her health insurance. She refuses to take any medications to help and after spending tens of thousands out of pocket to get her help, she is now refusing all help. It is a nightmare that never goes away. I would do anything to help her but she won't even let me know where she is. Stay in contact with your friend, just being there will help him.

My child was in their mid 30s when diagnosed.

[Duncanpup]

11. Hugs to you and daughter

[Loryn]

13. I am so sorry.

Life can be so cruel. I live with the hope that someday we will understand why.

[Lulu KC]

14. Without detail

Let me say, you are not alone.
Extremely painful.
Doing all you can for your child and being unable to help is a very deep and dark pain.
I send you the best.

[rockbluff botanist]

12. Duncanpup, you are a star.

I think people naturally gravitate to you. Seeing your friend will do you both a world of good.

Your writing always makes me feel better and I very much look forward to your rambles.