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In reply to the discussion: The hardest thing I've ever had to do [View all]Glamrock
(11,802 posts)74. First of all, sorry blue. What an awful situation to be in.
Second, he made the decision. You gave him guidance based on love. You didn't take away his freedom. If he's been institutionalized, it was necessary. He may have hurt himself,someone else, or you. Hopefully, you'll come to terms with this given some time. I understand why you'd blame yourself, but really, you shouldn't. If mental health professionals made the decision, it was warranted. I wish I had some profound thing to say to make you feel better, but I'm just not that guy. I will say that if you don't feel better about it in a week or two,maybe see a counselor. Talking through this stuff can make worlds of difference.
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I wouldn't feel so bad about this. I've been in psychiatric hospitals several times and it is not a
Maraya1969
May 2018
#15
This is one of the few times someone can say "I know at least a bit of what you're taliking...
marble falls
May 2018
#27
All my best wishes for you and your brother in a horribly unfair situation...
Moostache
May 2018
#31
Please don't be so hard on yourself. You did the right thing, you knew you had to do something.
secondwind
May 2018
#47
You did the right thing for everyone. If your brother was well enough he would tell you himself
lunasun
May 2018
#53
Mental health issues almost always get worse when left untreated or innadquately treated for long
Victor_c3
May 2018
#70
You may have contributed to his current loss of freedom, but doing nothing wasn't possible..
BobTheSubgenius
May 2018
#72