Do ppl with mental problems

It is so hard to get people to try medication when they are against it. But it sounds like that could be something she needs. Could you talk her into counseling? Then the counselor could recommend the medications if she needs them.

Hugs, Karen,,,

In this case, I guess if she gets offended when you mention medication and counseling, there really isn't much you can do about it. It is hard to watch. You can go with tough love and tell her that you can't be around her if she doesn't get some help. Or you can take it one day at a time and try to keep nudging her. The thing is you can't make her do it. And it is going to be very hard for you to watch her.

Maybe you could find a good book on depression and leave it on her coffee table or something. Does she seem sad? Or is she manic at times? What is the worst that you have seen her? And how often is she that way. Remembering we can't talk about suicide or self harm in any detail.

How old is she? this would give me a better idea as to what you are up against. Usually people that are depressed at some point know that they aren't feeling right. But there are some people that are totally in denial and live their whole lives to be depressed.

I hope she gets help soon.

Hugs, Karen...

I know what you mean... Don't acknowledge it and it will go away. Sweeping it under the carpet. Then it all comes apart at another time... Or it is and they don't see it. It is terrible qwhen somebody we care about is in denial to their mental health issues. But sometimes we do have to wak away for our own good.

I hope she gets helps soon....

Hugs, Karen,...

Cilly,

If she is not willing to help herself, you need to look at the toxicity of the relationship on you.

Remember, you have to come first. If you are not taken care of, you can be of no use to anyone else, when they are ready to be helped. That is any in your life for any reason.

Peace
Trina

Hi Jettah Jo,

You might want to start your own thread about Lamictal and Abilify. I understand that they are both a mood stabilizer, though I could be wrong about lamictal. I take abilify. What is your diagnosis? Are you bipolar or depressed?

But if you start your own thread, you will probably get more responses, it is totally up to you. All you have to do is click on "new topic" and go from there. Make sure to give it a title. But if you don't want to, you don't have to. I just feel your post may get over looked tagged on another thread.

I hope that the medications work for you. And welcome to the forum...

Hugs, Karen...