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Mental Health Support

SleeplessinSoCal

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28. she won't talk to them.

Reply to kimbutgar (Reply #26)

Thu Jul 20, 2023, 08:57 PM

Jul 2023

I forced one of them on her and she has been helpful in understanding Kaiser and it's system.

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I need help [View all] SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2023 OP

Oh my. Hugs and prayers. If it was me.. Joinfortmill Jul 2023 #1

you have a LOT going on. Please take care of yourself first.. samnsara Jul 2023 #2

Ditto on taking care of yourself! mizogan Jul 2023 #20

I'm sorry, you are going through all this and I think you might get Bluethroughu Jul 2023 #3

I had a total mental breakdown in 1990. multigraincracker Jul 2023 #4

I think you are misunderstanding. It is the sister who wants to commit niyad Jul 2023 #22

Sorry, it'd be good for her multigraincracker Jul 2023 #27

Can someone from the Alzheimer groups hook you up with respite care for your Spouse? irisblue Jul 2023 #5

I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I was told years ago not to worry if something Maraya1969 Jul 2023 #6

ECT has come a long ways. multigraincracker Jul 2023 #15

I'm so sorry ebbie15644 Jul 2023 #7

Thank you one and all. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2023 #8

This is absolutely too much for one person to deal with. Either one of these problems enough Jul 2023 #9

I'm going to be speaking with her son. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2023 #11

You sound as if you've reached your limit. If so, you must admit that you need professional help. ancianita Jul 2023 #10

Support Jean Genie Jul 2023 #12

Compassion fatigue is real dlk Jul 2023 #13

Is her condition, schizophrenia? That needs a different approach than meeting with a social worker. 3Hotdogs Jul 2023 #14

Clarification - a social worker may be able to assist you in finding aid in addressing the care of 3Hotdogs Jul 2023 #16

This is too much for one person to deal with. MontanaMama Jul 2023 #17

I agree PlutosHeart Jul 2023 #19

Call 988 Wicked Blue Jul 2023 #18

I really feel for you. EndlessWire Jul 2023 #21

If you're all over 65, elder affairs might be able to help Warpy Jul 2023 #23

oh, it is so much to deal with markie Jul 2023 #24

There are some excellent suggestions here, so I hope that they help. All I can niyad Jul 2023 #25

Hang in there honey kimbutgar Jul 2023 #26

she won't talk to them. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2023 #28

Your situation has a number of high risk red flags of serious concern. Irish_Dem Jul 2023 #29

Thank you so much for your reply. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2023 #30

Whether you are afraid of her or not, the high risk red flags are still present. Irish_Dem Jul 2023 #31

I spoke to my brother this morning SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2023 #32

You are making progress. Irish_Dem Jul 2023 #33

Have you tried a warm line? Jillgirl Jul 2023 #34

New issues become priority SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2023 #35

Everyone here has been so helpful and I appreciate all of your concerns and hugs. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2023 #36