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Mental Health Support

utopian

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6. Yes, that does sound familiar

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Reply #4)

Sun Jul 7, 2019, 06:41 PM

Jul 2019

I will definitely talk to my niece just so she knows, but she's a hair's breadth for cutting her off too. What's happening with me is 10x worse for her, if you can imagine.

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Seeking Advice re My Sister [View all] utopian Jul 2019 OP

At some point you have to protect yourself from toxic people. redstateblues Jul 2019 #1

Sadly, that's pretty much where I've landed utopian Jul 2019 #2

You are doing fine. You tried your best to help, but if your help is rejected, marylandblue Jul 2019 #3

Yes, we're very close and pretty much on the same page utopian Jul 2019 #5

Ok, that's good. Then you just need to take back your power of choice. marylandblue Jul 2019 #8

I *really* wish I had advice to offer. I really do. eppur_se_muova Jul 2019 #4

Yes, that does sound familiar utopian Jul 2019 #6

My mother was a bipolar alcoholic; childhood was beyond horrible, catrose Jul 2019 #15

Thanks. I think you're right. utopian Jul 2019 #17

Very sad. You can try to make the issue about medical health, not mental. You can try to get your emmaverybo Jul 2019 #7

Good advice. Thanks. utopian Jul 2019 #9

that's some good advice. mopinko Jul 2019 #12

I have no advise proud patriot Jul 2019 #10

When I've sought Help proud patriot Jul 2019 #11

Profound sympathy to you...and everyone suffering from her behavior. Is it within your Karadeniz Jul 2019 #13

Maybe I'm a terrible person but I would let her know that unfortunately a lot is going on right now lunasun Jul 2019 #14

You Can Love Your Sister in a Healthy Way and Still Set Appropriate Boundaries to Protect Yourself dlk Jul 2019 #16

Thanks for your kind words utopian Jul 2019 #18

My Heart Goes Out to You-I Can Relate to Your Challenges dlk Jul 2019 #19

Sounds as if you've decided CDerekGo Jul 2019 #20

I made it, and I'm sticking to it utopian Jul 2019 #22

you cannot allow her to continue to abuse you Skittles Jul 2019 #21

Lord knows I've tried utopian Jul 2019 #23

well hopefully it will make her aware and she will try to modify her behavior Skittles Jul 2019 #24

Your sister needs anti-psychotic medication. Tobin S. Jul 2019 #25

You get no argument from me. utopian Jul 2019 #26

10-4 Tobin S. Jul 2019 #27

I am so happy for you. It is great that you made the step to get help. AJT Jul 2019 #28

Thank you. Tobin S. Jul 2019 #29

My brother is going through a horrible situation with his oldest son. AJT Jul 2019 #30

Unfortunately, medication doesn't always work, but it usually does especially for psychosis. Tobin S. Jul 2019 #32

They weren't sure what else to do, they didn't want him on the streets. AJT Jul 2019 #33

I'll be honest CDerekGo Jul 2019 #31

I have an oldest daughter who mirrors (or almost mirrors) your sister. She has caused so much grief demosincebirth Jul 2019 #34