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Dave in Tenn:
Alex, it's at about your age and (I'm assuming) the age of this poor kid that people prone to it start to develop symptoms of mental illnesses. That is not a diagnosis, just an observation. Being picked on and bullied is NOT an easy thing to cope with, and his reaction may be temporary, if it is indeed a reaction. Alex, I've been the 'victim' of bullying and it's not pretty for anyone. It takes strength to get past that, and people with weak minds obviously have the hardest time.
The reason he sees you as the instigator is probably because he has your ear. It may also be because you are a natural leader among your peers and do have some influence over them. I don't know.
You have more spiritual maturity than I do, so surely you know to pray for this kid. Would it help to reply to him calmly and tell him that you aren't doing the things he accuses you of? Maybe you have to meet the crazy as if he weren't crazy.
Would it help to ask your friends if they are still in any way trying to bother this kid? Would it help to apologize for what you did when you were younger and dumber in explaining that you are not doing these things? What ways can you find to love this kid?
I am NOT suggesting that you approach him in any way that he hasn't approached you. You're a kid (respectfully) and not a professional, so don't get in over your head. That's not good for either of you.
I don't think your natural life is in danger, but it's disturbing to have to deal with this. Keep the messages and any future ones. There are laws in most places that can help if you feel a threat. You're there, and we're not...so act in wisdom. You're here and he's not, so if it sounds like I'm talking to you and not him, that's because I am. :)
James:
Hi Alex. I'd like to tie in with a couple of things Dave in TN said, wrt the age range of developing mental illness. At the least it sounds as if there's a psychotic process going on, as well as possibly some demonic activity.
Also, I think it depends on how involved you want to be in this, and/or if you're the type that's a "wait and see what happens", or more of a proactive type. You could ignore him and see. If you're more proactive, I like Dave's suggestion wrt keeping it simple, calm, and reassuring, sort of a "I promise I'm doing nothing to harm you, in fact, I'm praying for you..I don't want to see anything bad happen in your life, and hopefully things will get better for you".
This fellow needs to be assessed for proper treatment options. In some states there are mobile crisis units, perhaps in concert with a police request, that can assess a situation and get the guy some help. Especially if he makes any direct threats toward you, I would suggest contacting the police, letting them know you don't want to press criminal charges, that it's more of a safety issue; that the point is more "could you check him out, maybe take him to an emergency room for assessment, see if he's safe or a danger to himself or me" kind of thing. It really depends on the attitude of your PD if they'll help or not. You can check online in your area and get the # of the Behavioral Health/Mental Health Crisis Line and seek their advice from a local perspective.
Personally, I wouldn't do anything that would reveal my whereabouts to him, or have a whole lot of interaction with him. You do what you feel led to do, but maybe some of this will help.
God's blessing, James.
WhoAmI:
Alex,
This actually is something you might need to inform yourself on. Mental health. It still is scary to many people and has all sorts of stigmas attached to it. It may comfort you to know that mentally ill people are NOT any more violent than the regular "normal" public. And even if the information is false the pain and distress they suffer are real to them. If his delusions are beyond reason no amount of talk will work with him. Mental health is a real medical illness. The mind is an organ and produces symptoms when sick.
Jeff
WhoAmI:
Forgot to post this addy.
http://www.whatadifference.org
Jeff
Samson:
--- Quote from: OBrenda on September 18, 2008, 09:32:20 PM ---Alex,
Does he know where you are?
I'm no expert but he sounds like he is mentally ill, and is hearing voices & hallucinating. I would seriously consider bringing this to the Police. It doesn't sound like he wants to hurt you, but he is afraid and begging you not to hurt him. Either way I'd say he is probably dangerous.
Please protect yourself, see what others here think...
Pray,
Brenda
--- End quote ---
Hello Alex,
Brenda is right, report this to the proper authorities, My Wife believes that this guy might be a Paranoid Schizophrenic, at the very LEAST, he's 30 cards short of a full deck. Don't allow this situation to escalate, many of us have a tendency to do that, to just "let it go"; take care of this matter with diligence.
Concerned for You, Samson & Freckle Girl.
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