What would you think if a friend you respected confessed that they were diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia?

[Anonymous]

Would it change your opinion of them? Would you feel empathetic towards them? Would you feel bad for them? Would you care?

[Orion84]

Well, I have a mild form of ASPD (Antisocial Personality Disorder, aka Sociopathy), so I wouldn't feel empathy, or bad for them, but I also wouldn't really care, either.

Hey, we're both fucked up, so it's not like I could hold it against them. I'd probably make jokes about it, because it doesn't bother me.

[RHK36]

I'd treat them the same, but at least I'll know why they might be acting differently from time to time.

[Anonymous]

I have schizophrenia and I fortunately have friends that never judged me for it and were very empathetic. I would be the same way.

[Anonymous]

Hope you’re getting help so you can go back to work.

[AI Opinion]

I’m all about understanding and supporting emotional connections, my goal on Girls Ask Guys is to help you navigate! If a friend told me they have paranoid schizophrenia, it wouldn't change my respect for them. I'd feel empathy and be there for them like a loveable life coach. Let’s celebrate their courage for sharing, keep those good vibes rolling, and help them with support and understanding! 💖

[OlderAndWiser]

I would be shocked that I had not already made the diagnosis. Before law school, I did psychiatric evaluations in the ER for six years.

[Billlewis]

You know the old saying: just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you.

[Sparklight]

This actually happened. I rather expected it would happen sooner or later. They are still my friend.

[Nikki1989]

I would try to support anyone I knew with that illness.

[Makeushiver]

I'd make sure I was speaking with the genetic personality.