If a friend behaved strangely and babbled would you avoid him/her?

This is assuming that you've known the person for a few years and they've never behaved this way before. They are babbling irrationally saying, "I am very sick! I need help!" But unable to explain why.

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WelshLovely · 46-50, F

Then surely that would point to something not being right with them? Babbling and confusion could be caused by a number of physical or mental illnesses and it sounds like they need some help, especially as it's unusual behaviour for them.

greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

@WelshLovely Thank You! It is still stunning to me that no one took me to a hospital until I was totally delusional. And the person who took me was an annoyed reluctant acquaintance who simply had a conscience.

WelshLovely · 46-50, F

@greenmountaingal It was one of the first symptoms my Dad had when he had his first stroke. He was talking coherently as far as strangers would think, but we knew that what he was saying wasn't right for him, so it's important to get things checked out...