please help.

So the father of my two four months old twins has what I suspect to be schizophrenia. Now I'm wondering if its safe for him to be around them.? He hasn't done anything violent to my knowledge, but I know he has very violent thoughts. And he will not go see a doctor or get on any medication. I just dont know What I should do.

Hi, beaneroconnor, welcome to PsychCentral (PC). I think if you do not feel comfortable, are worried, then it could be a problem. Are you three living with him or can you get help with telling him he must see someone or he can't be alone with the kids, or what is your situation? If you don't feel safe, then he should be trying to reassure you, if he cares for you and the twins?

The fact that he has violent thoughts and refuses to see a doctor speaks to the content of his character. Consequently, it is your responsibility to protect your children.

Welcome, and I hate what you're going through. I'm the end, I'm going to agree that to err on the side of safety for your children is your only choice. I hope he gets the help he needs.

Hello beaneroconnor,

Having a severe mental illness does not mean that someone is going to be violent, infact most are a danger to themselves not others. That said, he needs treatment so try to persuade him to see a doctor for his own health. If he will not go then you can contact his doctor or mental health services with your concerns. They may not be able to do anything while he has capacity to make his own decisions. If he becomes violent then you need to think of your own safety and call the police, this may help him in the long run to get the treatment he needs.

He currently does not live with us, and me and my mother have tryd to tell him to see a doctor and get help but he doesn't want to. He's kind of against medicine.

Thank you all.