Matter of Peterson

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

Peterson appeals a June 14, 1984 order for commitment. We affirm as modified.

FACTS

Peterson is a 28-year-old man with a history of mental illness. Since January 1984, he has lived with his mother, who testified he had not been taking prescribed anti-psychotic drugs. In May and June of 1984, his behavior became erratic. He was often agitated and easily bothered, was unable to carry on a conversation, was frequently annoyed by the occurrence of change in the neighborhood, did not recognize his mother and called her “some German.” He repeatedly moved basement furnishings…